SEPE offices in Bizkaia
Bizkaia, located in the Basque Country, has 16 SEPE benefit offices. Most of these are concentrated in the larger urban areas. You will find four offices in Bilbao and two in Barakaldo. There are also single offices in Basauri, Durango, Gernika, Getxo, and Mungia.
SEPE offices handle unemployment benefits, subsidies, and other financial aid. You always need a pre-booked appointment, known as a cita previa, for any service. For job seeker registration, called demanda de empleo, and renewing it (known as sellar el paro), you must go to Lanbide. Lanbide is the regional employment service for the Basque Country, not SEPE.
Booking your appointment (cita previa) is free. You can do this through the SEPE electronic headquarters online or by calling 91 926 79 70. Be persistent. Appointments can be scarce, especially in larger cities like Bilbao or Barakaldo. Check the website early in the morning for new slots.
In País Vasco, registering as a jobseeker (demanda de empleo) happens at Lanbide. The SEPE offices on this page handle unemployment benefits and subsidies.
Official procedure
Book an appointment at an office in Bizkaia
Pick your office and book the appointment on the official SEPE e-office.
Book on the official SEPE websiteThis link goes to the official SEPE website. The procedure is free of charge.
Map of the 16 offices in Bizkaia (needs JavaScript). All offices are listed below.
Barakaldo
Basauri
Bilbao
Bizkaia
Durango
Gernika
Getxo
Mungia
Ondarroa
Santurtzi
Sestao
Zalla
Frequently asked questions
Where do I renew my job seeker registration ('sellar el paro') in Bizkaia?
You do this through Lanbide, the Basque Country's regional employment service. You can renew your job seeker registration ('demanda de empleo') online on their website or at a Lanbide office. SEPE offices do not handle this procedure.
What if there are no appointments available in my municipality in Bizkaia?
Keep checking the SEPE electronic headquarters website regularly. New appointments appear often. You can also try booking an appointment in a nearby municipality if available. Remember, you can also use the phone number 91 926 79 70 to request an appointment.
Do I need an appointment for every SEPE visit in Bizkaia?
Yes, you always need a pre-booked appointment (cita previa) to be attended at a SEPE office. They do not offer walk-in services for benefits or other procedures. Book your appointment via the SEPE electronic headquarters or by calling 91 926 79 70.