Offices for claiming unemployment benefit in Spain

Book with the benefits office that covers your address

Claims in person are handled by the benefits offices of SEPE, the state employment service, and you attend the one assigned when you book. Pick a city to see what each office does, how to arrange a visit and what to have ready. Registering as a jobseeker is a separate step, often done with a different regional office.

108 offices
  • A Coruña

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Coruña-Monelos

    Plaza de Rafael Dieste, s/n, 15009 A Coruña

    Keep your jobseeker registration active and claim online or by appointment within about three weeks of job loss.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Alicante

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Alicante-Isabel la Católica

    C/ ISABEL LA CATÓLICA, 1-3, 03007 Alicante

    Book through the benefits agency's own appointment service, then go to the office named in your confirmation.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Alicante

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Alicante-Los Ángeles

    C/ JÁVEA, 2, 03009 Alicante

    To qualify you usually need around a year of work contributions within the last six years.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Alicante

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Alicante-San Juan Bosco

    C/ SAN JUAN BOSCO, 15, 03005 Alicante

    Booking an appointment does not guarantee payment, so check that you meet the conditions first.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Almería

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Almería-Almadrabillas

    CARRETERA DE RONDA, 13, 04004 Almería

    You can also apply electronically instead of visiting, and your jobseeker registration should be active first.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Almería

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Almería-Altamira

    C/ ALTAMIRA 19-21, 04005 Almería

    Claim soon after you lose your job, and note that paid unused holidays can move your deadline.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Almería

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Almería-Comarcal

    C/ LA MERCED, 1, 04006 Almería

    Make sure your jobseeker registration is active before you book, then attend the office named in your confirmation.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Badalona

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Badalona-Casagemes

    PLAÇA CARME GUASCH, 2, 08911 Badalona

    Special cases follow different contribution rules, so check yours before you apply.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Barcelona

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Barcelona-Aragó

    C/ ARAGÓ, 182, 08011 Barcelona

    Apply online or by appointment, usually within about three weeks of losing your job.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Barcelona

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Barcelona-Barri Gòtic

    C/ DOCTOR JOAQUÍM POU, 8, 08002 Barcelona

    You can claim if you are legally out of work and have paid enough in work contributions.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Barcelona

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Barcelona-Dante

    Calle Sepúlveda 156–160, Piso superior, 08011 Barcelona

    Barcelona has several benefits offices, so go to the one named in your booking confirmation.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Barcelona

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Barcelona-Guineueta

    PASSEIG VALLDAURA, 202-204, 08031 Barcelona

    Jobseeker registration and renewals go through the regional employment service, not through the benefits office.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Barcelona

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Barcelona-Lesseps

    RONDA GENERAL MITRE, 263, 08023 Barcelona

    Pick a time through the benefits agency's booking service and go to the office it assigns you.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Barcelona

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Barcelona-Mallorca

    C/ MALLORCA, 33, 08029 Barcelona

    Claim soon after your job ends, because paid unused holidays can change when your deadline starts.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Barcelona

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Barcelona-Poblenou

    C/ FLUVIA, 54, 08019 Barcelona

    An electronic application is available if you would rather not visit in person.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Barcelona

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Barcelona-Sant Andreu

    C/ JOSEP SOLDEVILA, 33, 08030 Barcelona

    You usually need a year of work contributions in the last six years, with different rules for special cases.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Barcelona

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Barcelona-Sepúlveda

    C/ SEPÚLVEDA, 156-160, 08011 Barcelona

    A booked appointment is not a promise of payment, so check the conditions before you go.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Barcelona

    SEPE — Oficina de prestaciones Barcelona-Verneda

    C/ GUIPÚZCOA, 33, 08020 Barcelona

    Check that your jobseeker registration is active, then book and attend the office your confirmation assigns.

    Prepare valid identity and residence documents as applicable, the official claim form and a bank account you own. Bring family evidence where relevant and employer certificates if not already sent. Check the full official document list; contact SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) promptly if evidence is missing rather than assume the deadline stops.

  • Bilbao

    Lanbide Bilbao Mazarredo / SEPE

    Alameda de Mazarredo 39, Bilbao

    Book the benefit appointment separately from your jobseeker registration, which is done with the regional employment service.

    Prepare the application and activity agreement, accepted identity/residence evidence, a bank account in your name and relevant family documents. Provide employer certificates for the last six months if employers have not sent them. Confirm your Lanbide registration is active; SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) describes automatic re-registration in some recent-registration cases, but a changed address needs attention.

  • Bilbao

    Lanbide Bilbao Rekalde / SEPE

    Calle María Victoria Uribe Laso 3–7, Entrada por detrás / calle peatonal, 48012 Bilbao

    If your nearest office has no free slot, you may be offered another office in Bizkaia province.

    Prepare the application and activity agreement, accepted identity/residence evidence, a bank account in your name and relevant family documents. Provide employer certificates for the last six months if employers have not sent them. Confirm your Lanbide registration is active; SEPE (Spain’s public employment service) describes automatic re-registration in some recent-registration cases, but a changed address needs attention.

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