SEPE offices in La Rioja
If you live in La Rioja and need to process your unemployment benefits, you will deal with the SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal). The province of La Rioja has four SEPE benefits offices. You can find these offices in Calahorra, Haro, Logroño, and one also listed for "La Rioja".
SEPE offices manage unemployment benefits and subsidies. However, for services related to finding a job, such as registering as a job seeker, you need to contact the regional employment service. In La Rioja, this service is called Empleo y Formación La Rioja. This is where you handle your demanda de empleo, which is your official registration as someone looking for work, and also where you can renew it (sellar el paro).
You must always book a cita previa, a prior appointment, to visit a SEPE office. You cannot walk in without one. You can get your appointment through the SEPE electronic headquarters online or by calling 91 926 79 70. With only four offices in the entire province, appointments can fill up quickly. If you cannot find an appointment in your town, check availability in other municipalities in La Rioja. Be persistent and check regularly, as new slots often open up.
In La Rioja, registering as a jobseeker (demanda de empleo) happens at Empleo y Formación La Rioja. The SEPE offices on this page handle unemployment benefits and subsidies.
Official procedure
Book an appointment at an office in La Rioja
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 4 offices in La Rioja (needs JavaScript). All offices are listed below.
Calahorra
Haro
La Rioja
Logroño
Frequently asked questions
Where do I renew my job seeker registration ('sellar el paro') in La Rioja?
You renew your job seeker registration, known as sellar el paro, with the regional employment service. In La Rioja, this is Empleo y Formación La Rioja, not SEPE. You can usually do this online through their website or in person at their offices.
What should I do if I cannot find a SEPE appointment in my municipality in La Rioja?
La Rioja has only four SEPE offices. If you cannot find a cita previa in your town, try checking for appointments in other municipalities in the province, such as Calahorra, Haro, or Logroño. Keep checking the SEPE electronic headquarters or calling 91 926 79 70 regularly, as new appointment slots become available.
Do I need a prior appointment ('cita previa') for all services at SEPE offices in La Rioja?
Yes, you always need a cita previa to visit any SEPE office. This applies to all procedures, including applying for benefits, submitting documents, or getting information about your file. You cannot be seen without a pre-booked appointment.
Are there any fees for applying for unemployment benefits at SEPE in La Rioja?
No, all procedures and services provided by SEPE, including applying for unemployment benefits or subsidies, are completely free of charge. You should never pay for these services.