Social Security Spain — SS Number, Registration & Work History for Foreigners
Your Spanish Social Security number is essential for working legally, accessing benefits and building your pension contributions. We explain how to get it based on your specific situation.
Book a ConsultationWhat's covered in this consultation
- ✓ Social Security affiliation number: what it is and when you need it
- ✓ How to get your SS number as an employee (your employer handles it)
- ✓ How to get your SS number as self-employed (autónomo process)
- ✓ Registration for EU citizens vs non-EU nationals
- ✓ Work history report (vida laboral): how to request it online and what it's for
- ✓ Voluntary agreement (convenio especial): paying voluntary contributions to complete contribution years
How It Works
Send a WhatsApp or book a free intro call
Describe your situation in a few lines. We'll confirm we can help and suggest the right consultation type. No commitment required — the first reply is always free.
We listen in your language and map your situation
Tell us everything. We speak English, Ukrainian, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Italian and Bulgarian. We'll ask the right questions and give you a complete picture of your legal and tax position.
You leave with a clear action plan
Not 'consult a lawyer.' Specific next steps, documents needed, deadlines to know, and — if your case needs full legal handling — a direct introduction to the LexDixit team.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you're an employee, your employer handles registration as part of your hiring process. If you're self-employed (autónomo), you apply directly at the Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social office with your NIE/TIE, passport and work permit. We provide the exact documentation for your situation.
Yes, you can request your work history report online through the Social Security Electronic Office if you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve. You can also request it by post. The vida laboral records all your contributions in Spain and is needed for residence, nationality and retirement processes.
For Spanish public healthcare, you need to be registered with Social Security (as a worker or dependent of a worker) or obtain a health card through empadronamiento in certain regions. Foreigners without work permits have access to emergency care in all cases.
Since 2023, Spain uses a real-income based contribution system. The minimum contribution for low net earnings starts at around €200/month and increases progressively with income. New autónomos benefit from a reduced flat rate (tarifa plana) for the initial months. We calculate your expected contribution in consultation.
Free express diagnostic of your situation
In 15 minutes we'll tell you whether this solution fits you and what to do next. Send us a WhatsApp — we usually reply within 2 hours.