How to Get Your Social Security Number in Spain (NAF) – The Basics

To access healthcare and other benefits in Spain, you need a Social Security Number (Número de Afiliación a la Seguridad Social, NAF). Here’s what every expat should know.

Checklist:

• Prepare your passport/ID and proof of residence.
• Apply at the local Social Security office (Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social).
• Use the number to request your health card (tarjeta sanitaria).

Key takeaway:
👉 The Social Security Number is your gateway to Spain’s public healthcare and other social services.

CTA final:
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