Step · Work
Book a Social Security appointment
The Social Security sede’s appointment service (cita previa) is for INSS and ISM offices, which handle pensions and other benefits. The Social Security number is requested online through the TGSS’s Importass portal, at any time.
- Why it matters
- Many newcomers need the Social Security number (NUSS) to work. The sede page for it mentions no appointment, so check the online request before looking for a slot.
- When
- You need an INSS office visit, or you need a Social Security number and are looking for the right channel.
- Official page
- Cita previa para pensiones y otras prestaciones (sede)
- Last checked
- 22 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 4 steps, what to bring (3 items), the 2 offices with addresses and hours, and 3 Easy to miss lines, with every official source.
One Easy to miss, on us
The online Social Security number request asks for your DNI or NIE, a mobile phone, an email address and your usual address.