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Change Address And Bank Details Seguridad Social

When you´re a pensioner in receipt of a Spanish pension and you want to inform the Seguridad Social about a change of address and another bank account, as you´re moving abroad for example, you need to visit them in person. Bring valid ID and

Baby Born In Spain – What To Arrange For

Very short summary. Register the newborn with the Registro Civil in person, or through the Hospital Administration. Options nationality info HERE. Order a Birth Certificate (Literal if needed for passport/residency) Apply for passport * Regis

Special Convenio – To Make Up Pension Years Or Bridge Income Gap

Convenios Especiales are agreements that you can sign up for, thus committing to voluntary payment of the social security contributions (instead of an employer). Why/when: If you find yourself in a situation of unemployment (once your contributi

How To Inform Authorities About Change Of Address Online

Once you have registered on the padrón of your new home town, you can communicate your change of address to a list of authorities, through the electronic office of the Spanish government, all in one go. Included are DGT/Trafico, TGSS, Seguridad

Pension Facts Spain 2018, 2019 And 2020

As of January 1st 2019 the minimum age to receive an Old Age Pension in Spain is 65 years and 8 months. This will increase gradually to 67 years in 2027. As of January 1st 2020 the minimum age will be 65 years and 10 months. You can only still r

How To End Or Modify Data Autonomo/self Employed Registration

Any variation in your personal data with regards to your registration as Autonomo / Self Employed needs to be communicated with the Seguridad Social soonest. You need to use form TA0521 for this. Link to the ´simplified´ form, valid for most a

Do I Need To Communicate A Death To Seguridad Social?

Yes, you do, if the deceased was a resident in Spain and registered for health care and/or in receipt of any pension or benefits. You need to present the death certificate at the INSS / CAISS office conveniently close to your location. By law, a

Twins Or Triplets? Right To Extra Maternity Leave And One-off Payment

Update 2019. With the new decree on equal rights for fathers and mothers with regards to ´parental leave´(in force since 1.4.2019), the situation for 2-parent families to whom twins or triplets are born or who adopt them, has changed, as the e

How To Make A Cita Previa/appointment With Inss/seguridad Social

Please click THIS LINK for access to the service if you don´t have a digital certificate installed on your computer.  Please note that you need to enter your NIE number when making the appointment and that you´ll also need to confirm once you

How Do I Make An Appointment With The Social Security?

The social security known as the INSS. You can make an appointment (Cita Previa) by visiting your local office or online using their website in English. Social Security Appointments

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