Registration in the Convenio Especial de la Seguridad Social (special Social Security agreement) for Spanish emigrants

Registration in the Convenio Especial de la Seguridad Social (special Social Security agreement) for Spanish emigrants is filed with Seguridad Social (TGSS / INSS). With Managora you do it 100% online: you answer a few questions, sign a digital mandato (power of representation) and we draft, sign and file your application for you. Estimated total cost: €199 to €199. Official tasa (government fee): Registering the convenio especial carries no administrative tasa (official fee): signing it with the Seguridad Social (Social Security) is free. The only cost is the monthly contribution you take on (variable depending on the contribution base you choose), which you pay directly to the Seguridad Social; it is not a tasa nor a payment to us.

Keep paying Social Security contributions in Spain even if you work in a foreign country with no bilateral agreement. We handle your convenio especial so that you do not lose your retirement pension rights or break your contribution record.

Estimated total cost
€199 to €199
Managora's fee
€240.79 (21% VAT incl.)
Tasa (official government fee)
Registering the convenio especial carries no administrative tasa (official fee): signing it with the Seguridad Social (Social Security) is free. The only cost is the monthly contribution you take on (variable depending on the contribution base you choose), which you pay directly to the Seguridad Social; it is not a tasa nor a payment to us. (suplido: paid to the authority on your behalf, no VAT)
Processing time
As a general rule you have 1 year to apply. The Administration must decide and notify within 3 months of the application being registered; otherwise it is granted by positive silencio administrativo (deemed approval by administrative silence).
What you receive
Application

Cost breakdown: Our fee: 199 €. No official processing tasas apply..

Registration in the Convenio Especial de la Seguridad Social (special Social Security agreement) for Spanish emigrants: how is it filed?

  1. 1Complete the form stating the country you have emigrated to and your preferences as to the contribution base you wish to pay on.
  2. 2Make sure you provide your DNI or passport to prove Spanish nationality, together with proof of your work abroad.
  3. 3We will submit the application to the Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social (Social Security General Treasury) and let you know as soon as the agreement is signed off.
  4. 4From the date of the decision onwards, you will need to keep up the regular payment of contributions to the Seguridad Social to keep your rights active.

Which documents do you need?

  • Copy of a valid DNI (Spanish national identity document) or passport proving Spanish nationality
  • Employment contract in the foreign country or equivalent document
  • Certificate of deregistration from the Spanish Seguridad Social (if applicable)

Legal basis and things to bear in mind

  • Contributions are compulsory on a monthly basis throughout the whole period the convenio especial is in force.
  • If you start working again and your new activity means registering in a Seguridad Social scheme with a base lower than that of the agreement, the agreement may be suspended or terminated, as you choose.

Registration in the Convenio Especial de la Seguridad Social (special Social Security agreement) for Spanish emigrants: frequently asked questions

Registration in the Convenio Especial de la Seguridad Social (special Social Security agreement) for Spanish emigrants: how much does it cost?

The estimated total cost (our fee + official tasas and taxes) is €199 to €199: Our fee: 199 €. No official processing tasas apply.. Managora's fee is €240.79, 21% VAT included (€199.00 net + €41.79 VAT). The official tasa charged by the authority (a suplido paid on your behalf, no VAT) is: Registering the convenio especial carries no administrative tasa (official fee): signing it with the Seguridad Social (Social Security) is free. The only cost is the monthly contribution you take on (variable depending on the contribution base you choose), which you pay directly to the Seguridad Social; it is not a tasa nor a payment to us..

Registration in the Convenio Especial de la Seguridad Social (special Social Security agreement) for Spanish emigrants: how long does it take?

As a general rule you have 1 year to apply. The Administration must decide and notify within 3 months of the application being registered; otherwise it is granted by positive silencio administrativo (deemed approval by administrative silence).

Registration in the Convenio Especial de la Seguridad Social (special Social Security agreement) for Spanish emigrants: which documents do I need?

You need to have to hand: Copy of a valid DNI (Spanish national identity document) or passport proving Spanish nationality, Employment contract in the foreign country or equivalent document, Certificate of deregistration from the Spanish Seguridad Social (if applicable). You do not upload them here: we collect the details through the guided chat.

Who files the procedure?

Managora files it in your name with Seguridad Social (TGSS / INSS). You only provide the details through the chat and sign a mandato (power of representation); we prepare, sign and register it.

Can it be done online?

Yes. The whole process is online: you answer a few questions in the guided chat, sign a simple mandato on screen and receive the receipt and the official documents by email, with full legal validity.

Related procedures

Based on the legislation in force and on the official site of the competent authority: Seguridad Social (TGSS / INSS).

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