Temporary Protection (Ukrainians) in Valencia
Valencian Community
Valencia has no CREADE of its own. The nearest is in Torrevieja, in the neighbouring province of Alicante — so people in Valencia either travel there for the faster, all-in-one route, or apply through the Oficina de Extranjería de Valencia and pick up the social security number and health card as separate steps afterwards.
Which is better depends on how quickly you need to start working. The centre route bundles the employment and healthcare registrations; the local route keeps you in Valencia but spreads the same tasks across several appointments. We map the two against your circumstances rather than assume the nearer office is the better one.
Local context: Valencia
| Extranjería office | Oficina de Extranjería de Valencia |
|---|---|
| Company registry | Registro Mercantil de Valencia |
| Local context | Spain's third-largest city and a major remote-work destination, which concentrates Digital Nomad Visa and Beckham Law cases here |
| 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
Is it worth travelling to Torrevieja instead of applying in Valencia?
Often yes, if you need to work soon. The centre issues protection together with the social security number and health card; the Valencia route issues the protection document and leaves the rest to you. If you are settled in Valencia and not in a hurry, the local route is perfectly workable.
Does applying in Alicante province tie me to living there?
No. Temporary protection is a national status and is valid throughout Spain regardless of where it was issued. Your empadronamiento, school place and doctor follow where you actually live, which can be Valencia.
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