SEPE offices in Álava

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Map of the 4 offices in Álava (needs JavaScript). All offices are listed below.


SEPE in the province of Álava

The province of Álava has 4 SEPE benefit offices across 2 municipalities. The largest concentration is in Vitoria-Gasteiz, with 3 offices. Postcodes in Álava start with 01.

To visit any of these offices you need a SEPE appointment (cita previa), free of charge and booked online or by phone.

If you live in Álava and need to visit a SEPE office, you have four locations available across the province. Two of these offices are in Vitoria/Gasteiz. The other two are in Álava itself and in Laudio/Llodio. These offices are where you manage your unemployment benefits, known in Spanish as prestaciones.

You must always book an appointment, or cita previa, before visiting any SEPE office. You cannot go without one. SEPE offices handle benefit applications and related paperwork. They do not deal with your job seeker registration, which is called demanda de empleo.

For your demanda de empleo, including registering as a job seeker or renewing your status (often called 'sellar el paro'), you must contact Lanbide. This is the autonomous employment service for the Basque Country. SEPE and Lanbide are separate services, each with its own specific tasks.

To book your cita previa for SEPE in Álava, use the official SEPE electronic headquarters online. You can also call the dedicated phone number 91 926 79 70. Booking an appointment is a free service.

Keep in mind

In País Vasco, registering as a jobseeker (demanda de empleo) happens at Lanbide. The SEPE offices on this page handle unemployment benefits and subsidies.

Your SEPE appointment

Book an appointment at an office in Álava

Pick your office and book the appointment on the official SEPE e-office.

The appointment is free: you book it on the official SEPE website, and these guides walk you through each step.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I renew my job seeker registration ('sellar el paro') in Álava?

You do not go to a SEPE office for this. In Álava, you must register and renew your job seeker status, known as demanda de empleo, with Lanbide. This is the regional employment service for the Basque Country.

What services can I get at a SEPE office in Álava?

SEPE offices in Álava handle unemployment benefits and subsidies, known as prestaciones. You must always book an appointment, or cita previa, to visit a SEPE office for these services.

How do I book an appointment for SEPE in Álava?

You can book your cita previa online through the official SEPE electronic headquarters. Alternatively, you can call 91 926 79 70. Booking an appointment is free of charge.

What if there are no SEPE offices in my municipality in Álava?

The province of Álava has four SEPE offices: two in Vitoria/Gasteiz, one in Álava (municipality), and one in Laudio/Llodio. If you live in another municipality, you will need to travel to one of these locations for your SEPE appointment.