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How to claim unemployment benefit (prestación por desempleo) in Almería (2026)

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Cost

Free

Free. The benefit is between 60-70% of your base regulatory amount.

Time at office

0 minutes (online) / 30 minutes (in-person)

Estimated time

15-30 days for resolution and first payment

Quick summary

Complete guide to claim contributory unemployment benefit (the paro) in Almería, Andalusia. Deadlines, requirements, amount and how to do it online at the SEPE in 2026.

Required documents

  • Valid DNI or NIE

    Valid identity document.

  • Company certificate

    Document issued by the company at the end of the employment relationship. The SEPE will request it directly if the company does not provide it. Do not wait — claim the benefit even if you do not have it yet.

  • Bank account details (IBAN)

    Bank account in the applicant's name for the benefit payment.

  • Job seeker's card (DARDE)

    You must be registered as a job seeker at the employment service of your autonomous community before or during the application.

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    Updated employment history Optional

    Not always necessary to provide it (the SEPE can consult it directly), but it is recommended to verify the periods worked.

    ⚠️ Recommended to check the days worked

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Step by step

  • 1

    Register as a job seeker at your autonomous community's employment service

    Go to official site

    First, register as a job seeker at the public employment service of Andalusia. You can do it online in most autonomous communities. This registration generates the DARDE card you need to claim the benefit.

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    Expert tip

    "Register on the same day you stop working or in the following days. The first day of lost cotization is money you will not receive."

  • 2

    Claim the benefit at the SEPE (online recommended)

    Go to official site

    You have 15 working days from the end of work to claim the benefit without losing days. Do it online at the SEPE's electronic office, by phone (900 818 018, free) or at your local SEPE office.

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    Expert tip

    "The online procedure is the fastest. Identify yourself with Cl@ve PIN (free) or digital certificate."

  • 3

    Attach the company certificate

    The SEPE needs the company certificate to calculate your base regulatory amount. If the company does not provide it, the SEPE will request it directly. Do not wait — claim the benefit even if you do not have it yet.

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    Expert tip

    "Check that the company certificate reflects the correct reason for the end of employment (dismissal, end of contract, voluntary leave...). The reason directly affects your right to claim the benefit."

  • 4

    Renew your job seeker's card monthly

    Go to official site

    Once the benefit is granted, you must renew your job seeker's card (DARDE) monthly, online or at your local SEPE office. If you do not do it, they may suspend the benefit.

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    Expert tip

    "Activate reminders in the SEPE app to avoid forgetting the monthly renewal. The exact date depends on when you registered as a job seeker."

Offices and service points - Almeria

SEPE Office — Andalusia

Find your nearest office at the SEPE website: sepe.es/oficinas

900 818 018
Free hotline: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 14:00. Check local office hours at the SEPE website.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to claim the benefit?
You have 15 working days from the end of work. If you exceed that period, you will lose the days that have passed. For example, if you wait 10 working days to claim it, you will lose 10 days of benefit.
How much money does the benefit pay in 2026?
You get 70% of your base regulatory amount for the first 180 days. From day 181, it's 60%. The base regulatory amount is calculated on the average of the bases of cotization of the last 180 days worked. There is a minimum (higher if you have children to care for) and a maximum.
How many days of benefit can I claim?
It depends on the days cotized in the last 6 years. With 360 days cotized, you have the right to 120 days of benefit. The maximum is 720 days (2 years) if you have cotized 2,160 days or more.
Can I claim the benefit if I left my job voluntarily?
In general, no. Voluntary leave does not give you the right to the contributory unemployment benefit. You might be able to claim the unemployment subsidy in some special cases (gender violence, illness, caring for a family member). Check with the SEPE your specific situation.
Can I work while claiming the benefit?
Yes, but there are conditions. You can combine the benefit with part-time work (the benefit is reduced proportionally). You can also capitalize the benefit to become self-employed. If you work full-time without notifying the SEPE, they will withdraw the benefit and you might have to pay it back.

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Official sources and useful links

This guide is for informational purposes only. Always check the official source for current information.