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Prestación contributiva por desempleo
Contributory unemployment benefit
Up to €1,575/month for 24 months if you become unemployed — the contributory benefit from SEPE.
Start application →The contributory unemployment benefit (popularly known as "el paro") is the main financial support for people who have lost their job. It is paid by SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal — State Public Employment Service) for a period proportional to your contributions in the last 6 years: up to 24 months with a maximum of €1,575/month (with two dependent children). The legal deadline to apply is 15 working days from the end of the contract. The application is made through SEPE's e-Office with Cl@ve, digital certificate, or in person with a prior appointment.
Eligibility
You qualify for the contributory benefit if:
- you are in a legal situation of unemployment (dismissal, end of contract, expired ERTE, etc.)
- you have contributed at least 360 days in the previous 6 years
- you are registered as a job seeker and have signed the activity commitment
- you have not reached retirement age
- you may be Spanish, an EU citizen, or a foreigner with a current work authorisation