Pension question, Spain
How do I find an old pension in Spain?
Tu Seguridad Social: Personal social security account including contribution record and pension calculator. The Seguridad Social's personal area accepts Cl@ve Permanente, Cl@ve Movil, DNIe, an electronic certificate or an SMS code.
- Source: sede-tu.seg-social.gob.es, read 6 September 2026
- Source: seg-social.es and revista.seg-social.es, read 3 October 2026
What to do next
- List each Spanish employer, the years, and any NIE or social security number you held.
- Note the last Spanish address you gave the authorities.
- Run our free check, then order a report if you want us to identify what is held in your name.
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Why is it hard for people who left Spain?
Everything is in principle free and online, and in practice almost every door needs something a person who left Spain years ago no longer has.
- Source: seg-social.es and revista.seg-social.es, read 3 October 2026
Do you give advice on what to do?
No. We identify where a pension is likely held and the official route to it, and we name each source with the date we read it. We do not give financial, tax or legal advice.