How to Apply for the Extraordinary Unemployment Subsidy?

In order to apply for the Extraordinary Unemployment Benefit in Spain, all interested parties must be aware that they will go through a application process that will require attention to the required documentation and proof of unemployment.

The responsibility for evaluating each request lies with the appropriate authorities who are trained to determine if the applicants meet all the requirements.

It is important to clarify that the subsidy is paid monthly and may be extended if the beneficiary’s situation does not improve, and they are still unemployed while meeting all the requirements.

Discover the General Requirements to apply for this assistance

General Requirements

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Lack the right to contributory or assistance unemployment protection;

Not having reached the required age to qualify for retirement pension;

Lacking income, of any kind;

– Having involuntarily ceased the last job performed;

Not having previously received the financial assistance for support established in the Employment Activation Program (PAE);

On the date of your application, you should not be employed part-time or have your work contract suspended.

Not having previously benefited from the extraordinary unemployment subsidy.

Specific Requirements

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To be eligible for the extraordinary subsidy, you must have been registered as a job seeker for at least 360 days in the 18 months prior to the date of application.

Being registered as a job seeker as of May 1, 2018;

Believing that during the previous month to the application date, you have carried out active job search actions;

Having involuntarily ceased working for someone else prior to the expiration of the last recognized right.

Required Documentation

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Official request form that includes the activity agreement;

– Applicant’s and cohabiting or dependent children’s identification information as stated in the application form;

Spanish citizens must present their National Identification Document (DNI) or passport.

– Any bank document showing the account number under the name of the APPLICANT where they wish to receive the benefit.

How do I request my benefit?

To apply for your Extraordinary Unemployment Subsidy, it is essential to ensure that you are meeting all the requirements and have the necessary documents.

Remember that you will have to verify the accuracy of your information; that’s why when registering, have your ID and the other documents mentioned above on hand.

The request can be submitted through:

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• At the benefits office (after obtaining an appointment at the SEPE electronic headquarters by clicking on this link;

– By phone number: 91 926 79 70 (Appointments) – The service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the week;

By any public registry office;

By administrative mail.

Are you interested in learning about another benefit?

Introducing you now to the government benefit in Spain known as the Minimum Living Income, which is a type of provision aimed at any person at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Spain.

Check out the key benefits:

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The benefit remains available as long as the described conditions last.

The values ​​are adjusted to the different realities of the cohabitation unit.

The payment is made monthly via bank transfer.

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