Darrel FroelichApr 14, 2026“Viv Europe helped my wife and I apply for a D7 Portuguese visa and residence cards. They were extremely helpful at every step. I'd recommend them to anyone.”
Back to Spain
Social Security.
Your Spanish social security number, needed to work or access public services.
Who it’s for.
About the Social Security
Your Número de la Seguridad Social — required before you can be hired, register as self-employed (autónomo) or access Spain's public healthcare system. We register it for you, correctly and without the queue.
Who needs it
Anyone planning to work in Spain — employed or self-employed — or registering with the public health system.
What you can do
- Be hired by a Spanish employer
- Register as self-employed (autónomo)
- Access public healthcare through your contributions
- Build pension and benefit rights in Spain
Key facts & documents.
Typical duration1–2 weeks
ComplexityLow
- Required for
- Working, healthcare, autónomo
- Who needs it
- Everyone working in Spain
- You need
- NIE (we can obtain it)
Documents required
- Valid passport
- NIE (we can obtain one if you don't have it yet)
- Completed TA.1 application form — we prepare it
- Proof of address in Spain, where required
What’s included.
Everything we take care of for you with your Social Security.
Dedicated case manager
Your dedicated expert guides you through the entire process: always available, keeping you informed and handling every relocation task with you, hand in hand.
- Single point of contact
- Start to finish
- Personal follow-up
Do it with Viv, not alone.
The same move, two very different experiences.
On your own
With Viv Europe
Coordination
Paperwork
Appointments
Approval odds
Getting set up
Real Stories
Clients who made the move with us
Darrel FroelichApr 14, 2026Ellen LeonardFeb 02, 2026“They made me feel secure in a process that feels completely out of your control. We now have our D7 Visa, a bank account, NIF, and an apartment with working utilities.”
Kenneth ColeNov 18, 2025“I'm now a permanent resident of Portugal, coming from Canada. The Viv Europe team is clearly very knowledgeable as well as experienced.”
Olivia HughesMar 09, 2026“From the first call to collecting our residence cards, every stage was clear and on time. Moving from the UK felt genuinely manageable.”
Lucas AlmeidaJan 27, 2026“They handled my NIF, bank account and D7 application without a single hiccup. I always knew exactly what the next step was.”
Sophie BauerDec 03, 2025“Professional, responsive and genuinely caring. Viv Europe turned a daunting bureaucratic process into something I could actually enjoy.”
Why Viv EuropeWe treat your move
We treat your move
like it's the only one.
Expert guidance with a personal, human-centered approach, so you navigate the whole process feeling supported every step of the way.
Personal & Digital Approach
A dedicated representative plus a 24/7 client portal, a human touch backed by technology.
Pay Per Progression
You only pay as we advance through each stage, so you see value before any payment.
8 Years of Expertise
Immigration experience and deep knowledge of local regulations.
98%+ Success Rate
We handle any denials at no extra cost, appealing or restarting as needed.
Everything in one app
Your messages, documents and updates all live in your client app, so there are no emails to chase.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is the Spanish social security number for?
It identifies you to Spain's social security system — required to be hired, to register as self-employed, and to access public healthcare through your contributions.
Do I need it before starting work?
Yes — your employer needs it to register your contract. We make sure it's ready before your first working day.
Do I need a NIE first?
Yes, the registration requires a NIE. If you don't have one, we obtain it for you — the two run naturally together.
Is this the same as registering as autónomo?
The number is the prerequisite. Registering your self-employed activity is a further step — we can support that too once your number exists.
Does the number expire?
No. It's assigned once and stays with you for life, across employers and periods living outside Spain.
Ready when you are.
Book a free 15-minute call and we'll map out exactly how this works for you.