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.

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10 offices in Barcelona

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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