Temporary Protection (Ukrainians) in Alicante
Costa Blanca, Valencian Community
Alicante province is served by the CREADE in Torrevieja, about 50 km down the coast — one of only four such centres in Spain. If you are in Alicante city, that is where a temporary-protection application is best started, because the centre issues the document and the practical extras together rather than sending you between offices.
What stays in Alicante is everything that follows. The provincial Oficina de Extranjería handles renewals and any later change of status, your empadronamiento is at the Ayuntamiento de Alicante, and the province's large existing Ukrainian community means schools and health centres here are used to enrolling arrivals mid-year.
Local context: Alicante
| Extranjería office | Oficina de Extranjería de Alicante, which serves the whole province including Torrevieja, Benidorm and Elche |
|---|---|
| Company registry | Registro Mercantil de Alicante |
| Local context | One of the highest concentrations of non-Spanish residents in the country, so counter staff and local gestorías handle foreign paperwork daily |
| Work authorisation | Granted by the central Oficina de Extranjería |
| Tax administration | Agencia Tributaria (state) + Generalitat Valenciana for regional taxes |
| Forms and notices | May be issued in Valencian; Spanish is always available on request |
Sources: Cita previa — Sede electrónica · Portal de Inmigración · Agencia Tributaria
What we handle: Temporary Protection (Ukrainians)
Registration, renewal, rights, work, healthcare and a path to arraigo.
- Registering for temporary protection (protección temporal)
- Renewing your protection and understanding your rights
- Working legally under temporary protection
- Empadronamiento (town-hall registration)
Questions about this service
Can I apply for temporary protection in Alicante city itself?
The dedicated centre for the province is in Torrevieja, and it is the faster route. Applications can also be made through a police station or the Oficina de Extranjería, but those routes handle the protection document alone — the social security number and health card are then separate errands.
My protection is due for renewal. Do I go back to Torrevieja?
Renewals and status changes are handled by the provincial Oficina de Extranjería in Alicante rather than by the reception centre. This trips people up: the place that issued your first document is not necessarily the place that extends it.
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