Work and healthcare
Social Security Number (NUSS) in Valencia
Before your first payslip in Valencia, or before you register as autónomo, you need a Social Security number. It is also the gateway to the public health system. We apply for it for you, mostly online.
What it is
The Número de la Seguridad Social, known as NUSS, is assigned by the Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social and stays with you for life. Employers in Valencia cannot register you without it, you need it to work as autónomo, and it is part of the route to your health card (SIP card) from the Valencian health service.
Today most applications go through Import@ss, the online portal of the Social Security, using form TA.1. Depending on your situation, the process can be completed without visiting an office.
Who it is for
- People starting a job in Valencia who do not yet have a number.
- Future autónomos registering in the province.
- Students who will do paid internships.
- Family members who need to be added as beneficiaries for healthcare.
Documents usually needed
- Passport and NIE, TIE or EU registration certificate.
- Form TA.1, completed.
- Your address in Valencia (padrón certificate or contract, if requested).
- In some cases, a job offer or contract.
Requirements depend on how the application is filed and on your residence status. We tell you what is needed before we submit anything.
How we handle it
- Check. We confirm you are eligible and that your documents are in order.
- Application. We prepare the TA.1 and file it through the official channel.
- Follow-up. We track the request and answer any query from the Social Security.
- Next steps. With the number in hand, we tell you how to get your SIP health card in Valencia.
Timeframes
Online applications are often resolved within a few days, but it can take a few weeks if documents are queried.
Price
From 60 € + VAT. The number itself has no official fee.
Frequently asked questions
My employer says they will apply. Do I need you?
If your employer handles it, you do not need us for the number. We help people who must apply themselves, or when the employer's request has stalled.
Can I get a NUSS before moving to Valencia?
It is usually requested once you have a NIE and a reason to need it, such as a job. We check your timing.
Is the NUSS the same as my health card?
No. The NUSS is your Social Security number. The SIP card is issued by the Valencian health service once you are entitled to public healthcare.
Does the number change if I move to another region?
No. It is valid throughout Spain for life.
You get a written quote with a closed fee before you pay anything. Official fees are listed separately.
Write on a working day and we reply within one business day, with a plan for your case.
WhatsApp, phone or email in English (or Spanish). No guessing what a form or an official letter means.
Expat Valencia is a service of Gestoría Beltrán Cifre SL, a gestoría registered in Spain.
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Get in touch
Planning your move to Valencia?
Let us know your nationality, your situation and the town in Valencia province you are moving to. On working days we usually answer within one business day with a plan and a fixed price.
- WhatsApp+34 673 374 567
- Phone+34 673 374 567
- Emailcontact@expatvalencia.com
- WhereOnline service for Valencia city and province. No walk-in office
