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How To Apply For Unemployment Benefits ´paro´ Online

You can access this service, the virtual office of SEPE, when you have a digital certificate installed on your computer or a CL@VE Pin. You need to have been registered as ´demandante de empleo´ first.

You must register on the online office of SEPE, info on how to do so explained in

THIS LINK

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Once registration is completed, ´volver´, choose ´procedimientos y servicios´ from the toolbar, and on the next page ´Ciudadanía´, and from the list choose ´Reconocimiento de la prestación contributiva´ (= paro / unemployment benefits).
Scroll down to the blue banner ´Iniciar Reconocimiento´ and follow instructions.

SEPE website Reconocimiento

Link to SERVEF, for those in Valencia

 

If you can´t make it work, a visit to the INEM/SEPE offices is unavoidable. You need to make an appointment / cita previa first.

List of offices with telephone numbers in Spain

You can also make an appointment online, through

THIS LINK

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Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.

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