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Working in Spain with temporary protection: what does a Ukrainian need?

Temporary protection grants the right to work. Show the employer the certificate or TIE (and NIE), not a TikTok screenshot. A separate work permit for ordinary employment is usually not required.

Short answer

Temporary protection grants the right to work. Show the employer the certificate or TIE (and NIE), not a TikTok screenshot. A separate work permit for ordinary employment is usually not required. Where to go: Ministerio de Inclusión.

Where to go

Ministerio de Inclusión

What to prepare

· Certificate or TIE
· NIE
· Passport/ID

What to do step by step

1
Show your status document and ask for a written employment contract
2
Do not pay for a separate work permit for standard employment under temporary protection
3
Ask when the employer will register you in the social system / for healthcare

Important

Intermediaries sell a 'work permit' when the right already comes with status. Contract and social contributions are the employer's duty; insist on a written contract.

Official sources

Checked: 2026-10-01

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