Ayuda TrámitesYour roadmap: claiming unemployment benefit after losing your job
You lost your job and paid contributions for twelve months or more: you probably qualify for the contributory benefit (el paro).
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Register as a jobseeker first
The demanda de empleo is done at your regional employment office, not at SEPE, and it is required before any benefit. Do it right away: the deadline to claim is 15 working days from the end of your contract.
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Book your SEPE appointment
The appointment is free and can take days to get, so book it as soon as you register. If you can do everything online with Cl@ve or a digital certificate, you do not need one.
You need first: step 1
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Apply for unemployment benefit
Submit your claim within the 15 working days. Without a digital identity you can use the pre-application form and finish the claim at your appointment.
You need first: step 1
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Check how much benefit you will get
The amount depends on your contribution base and how long you contributed. Knowing it helps you plan and spot mistakes in the decision letter.
While you wait
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I miss the 15 working days?
You can still claim, but you lose the days you were late: the benefit starts from your application date, not from the end of your contract. That is why order and speed matter.
Are the jobseeker registration and the benefit the same thing?
No. The demanda de empleo registers you as a jobseeker at your regional office; the benefit is claimed afterwards at SEPE. Without the first one, the second does not exist.
Does a SEPE appointment cost anything?
No. The cita previa is free and you book it on the official SEPE website or by phone. Be careful with any service that charges for one.
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