{"id":91118,"date":"2026-02-16T10:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/piktalent.com\/countries\/?p=91118"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:10:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:10:56","slug":"spain-social-security-erasmus-internships-2026-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piktalent.com\/countries\/blog\/spain-social-security-erasmus-internships-2026-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain Social Security for Erasmus Internships (2026 Update) | What Changed Since 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Spain\u2019s Social Security inclusion rules for students on internships have now been in force since January 1, 2024.<\/strong> In 2025 and early 2026, additional official guidance and related measures have helped clarify responsibilities, contribution mechanics, and how certain Erasmus+ situations should be handled.<\/p>\n\n<p>This 2026 update is written for <strong>universities, vocational schools, Erasmus+ coordinators, and host companies<\/strong> that need a clear operational view of the rules, including what is confirmed, what has evolved since 2024, and what to watch next.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Internal reference:<\/strong> If you want the full background and the original 2024 breakdown, read our previous article here:\n<a href=\"\/countries\/blog\/spains-amendment-general-social-security-law-a-2024-perspective\/\" title=\"Spain Social Security for Erasmus Internships 2024\">Spain Social Security for Erasmus Internships (2024 Guide)<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n  <p><strong>2026 headline:<\/strong> The Social Security inclusion framework remains active, and official guidance continues to reinforce a key point for international mobility: inbound students from <strong>foreign institutions<\/strong> undertaking internships in Spain under their home programme are generally <strong>not covered<\/strong> by the DA 52 obligation.<br>\n  <cite>\u2014 Based on SEPIE guidance and Social Security information pages (sources below)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h4>What this 2026 update covers<\/h4>\n<div class=\"row\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n    <ul class=\"style-check\">\n      <li>What remains the same since 2024 (DA 52 LGSS fundamentals).<\/li>\n      <li>What became clearer in 2025: operational rules and exclusions.<\/li>\n      <li>How Erasmus+ \u201cBeca 0\u201d and international programmes are treated in official guidance.<\/li>\n      <li>Contribution mechanics and what changed for certain surcharges.<\/li>\n      <li>How the special agreement for past internships works.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n    <ul class=\"style-check\">\n      <li>A practical checklist for universities and host companies in 2026.<\/li>\n      <li>Common risk scenarios that cause delays or duplicate procedures.<\/li>\n      <li>What to monitor next (including proposed reforms still not in force).<\/li>\n      <li>Official sources for compliance and partner communication.<\/li>\n      <li>Suggested wording for internal policy notes.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4>1) The legal foundation that remains in force in 2026<\/h4>\n<p>The core rule is still the same: <strong>students carrying out \u201cpr\u00e1cticas formativas\u201d or \u201cpr\u00e1cticas acad\u00e9micas externas\u201d included in training programmes<\/strong> fall under the Social Security inclusion framework introduced via <strong>Royal Decree-Law 2\/2023<\/strong> (DA 52 LGSS), effective from <strong>January 1, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Social Security maintains dedicated guidance pages for these internships (including procedure and stakeholder-specific guidance through Importass).<\/p>\n\n<h4>2) Scope in 2026: who must be registered<\/h4>\n<p>As a general rule, Social Security inclusion applies to students participating in internships that are part of recognised training programmes, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-circle\">\n  <li><strong>University students<\/strong> (official degrees and regulated external academic placements).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Vocational training students<\/strong> in standard pathways (with specific programme-based exceptions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"row\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n    <div style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6; padding:14px; border-radius:10px; background:#fafafa;\">\n      <p style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Operational focus for 2026:<\/strong><br>\n      The main complexity is not whether the framework exists, but <strong>who holds the \u201cemployer-equivalent\u201d responsibility<\/strong> for registration and reporting in each mobility scenario.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n    <div style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6; padding:14px; border-radius:10px; background:#fafafa;\">\n      <p style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Use official pages as your single source of truth:<\/strong><br>\n      Social Security\u2019s dedicated \u201cPr\u00e1cticas formativas\u201d and Importass guidance are designed to reduce contradictory interpretations.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4>3) International student mobility (still the most important clarification)<\/h4>\n<p>For Erasmus+ and other international exchanges, the most consequential clarification remains:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"list-circle\">\n  <li>The DA 52 framework <strong>does not apply<\/strong> to <strong>international inbound students<\/strong> coming from <strong>foreign universities or foreign VET centres<\/strong> to carry out internships in Spain <strong>as part of their home programme<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This clarification is explicitly stated in SEPIE\u2019s informative note, which is frequently used by international offices and host organisations as the reference for inbound mobility cases.<\/p>\n\n<h4>4) Erasmus+ in 2026: practical interpretation by mobility direction<\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"row\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n    <h4>Outgoing Erasmus+ traineeships (Spanish institutions \u2192 abroad)<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"style-check\">\n      <li>Applies to students enrolled in <strong>Spanish institutions<\/strong>, even if the placement is in another country.<\/li>\n      <li>The entity designated by the framework (often the financing\/sending side) may need to complete Social Security steps.<\/li>\n      <li>\u201cBeca 0\u201d cases are addressed in official Social Security guidance (treated as non-remunerated under Erasmus+ in that context).<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n    <h4>Incoming Erasmus+ traineeships (foreign institutions \u2192 Spain)<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"style-check\">\n      <li>Generally exempt from DA 52 obligations when the student is part of a foreign institution\u2019s programme.<\/li>\n      <li>Host companies should still ensure compliant documentation (training agreement\/Learning Agreement and insurance requirements).<\/li>\n      <li>Confirm the sending institution and programme basis before initiating any Social Security process to avoid duplicate administration.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n  <img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1450101499163-c8848c66ca85?q=80&#038;w=1400\"\n    alt=\"Official paperwork and internship compliance documents on a desk\"\n    width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"alignnone size-full\">\n<\/figure>\n\n<h4>5) Contributions: what changed in 2025 and what to watch in 2026<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Key operational update from 2025:<\/strong> Official \u201cNoticias RED\u201d guidance indicates that practices (paid and unpaid) are <strong>excluded<\/strong> from certain \u201cfinalist\u201d contributions (including the Intergenerational Equity Mechanism and the additional solidarity contribution), reducing complexity and potential cost assumptions for institutions and entities managing registration.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>2026 note:<\/strong> Contribution amounts and detailed annual rules are normally developed through yearly \u201cOrden de cotizaci\u00f3n.\u201d For 2026, public consultation drafts exist, but institutions should rely on <strong>published official norms and Social Security guidance<\/strong> until a 2026 order is formally enacted and consolidated.<\/p>\n\n<h4>6) New pathway since 2024: counting past internships through a special agreement<\/h4>\n<p>Since 2024\u20132025, a major development for individuals is the option to <strong>compute Social Security contributions for certain internship periods carried out before the 2024 entry into force<\/strong>, via a <strong>special agreement (\u201cconvenio especial\u201d)<\/strong> regulated by ministerial order.<\/p>\n\n<p>This matters for universities and alumni support offices because former students may request certification of past internships to access this mechanism.<\/p>\n\n<h4>7) Practical 2026 checklist for universities and host companies<\/h4>\n<div class=\"row\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n    <ul class=\"style-check\">\n      <li><strong>Classify the case:<\/strong> Is the student enrolled in a Spanish institution or a foreign institution?<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Confirm mobility direction:<\/strong> outgoing (Spain \u2192 abroad) vs incoming (abroad \u2192 Spain).<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Define responsibility:<\/strong> who acts as \u201cemployer-equivalent\u201d for registration and reporting.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Align dates:<\/strong> Learning Agreement\/training agreement dates must match the reporting timeline.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Standardise documentation:<\/strong> keep proof of the applicable legal basis and exemption rationale where relevant.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\n    <ul class=\"style-check\">\n      <li><strong>Partner communication pack:<\/strong> send a one-page explanation + official sources to host companies.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Reduce friction:<\/strong> centralise processing where possible to avoid host-company drop-off.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Prevent duplicates:<\/strong> do not start registration if the student is inbound from a foreign institution and exempt.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Handle \u201cBeca 0\u201d explicitly:<\/strong> confirm how your institution operationalises the process.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Track updates quarterly:<\/strong> monitor Social Security \u201cNoticias RED\u201d and BOE for changes.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4>8) What to monitor next (context for 2026)<\/h4>\n<p>In late 2025, public discussions and draft proposals around a broader \u201cinternship statute\u201d or reform framework were reported by legal and policy outlets. These proposals are <strong>not automatically in force<\/strong> and may require parliamentary processing and final publication. Still, they signal that internship regulation remains an active policy area, especially regarding safeguards against misuse and potential cost allocation between universities and host entities.<\/p>\n\n<h4>FAQ<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Is the 2024 Social Security rule still active in 2026?<\/strong><br>\nYes. The DA 52 framework remains active, supported by Social Security guidance pages and operational instructions.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Do inbound Erasmus+ students in Spain need Social Security registration under DA 52?<\/strong><br>\nSEPIE guidance states the rule is not applicable to inbound international students from foreign universities\/VET centres undertaking internships in Spain as part of their home programme.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What changed in 2025 that matters operationally?<\/strong><br>\nNoticias RED guidance clarifies exclusions from certain additional contributions for practices, and Social Security maintains structured guidance resources for stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Can past internships be counted for Social Security purposes?<\/strong><br>\nYes. A specific ministerial order establishes conditions and procedure for a special agreement to compute contribution periods for eligible internships carried out before 2024.<\/p>\n\n<hr>\n\n<h4>Sources and official references<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-circle\">\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/act.php?id=BOE-A-2023-6967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      BOE \u2014 Real Decreto-ley 2\/2023 (legal basis; includes DA 52 LGSS framework)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sepie.es\/doc\/comunicacion\/prensa\/2023\/nota_informativa_sobre_cotizaciones_de_estudiantes_en_practicas_a_la_seguridad_social.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      SEPIE \u2014 Nota informativa sobre cotizaciones de estudiantes en pr\u00e1cticas a la Seguridad Social (includes international mobility clarification)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.seg-social.gob.es\/wps\/portal\/importass\/importass\/mapaWeb?urile=wcm%3Apath%3A%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fimportass%2FIMPORTASS_Contenidos%2FColectivos%2FAlumnos%2FGuia%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      Importass (Seguridad Social) \u2014 Gu\u00eda para alumnos en pr\u00e1cticas formativas\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seg-social.es\/wps\/portal\/wss\/internet\/HerramientasWeb\/9083f0b1-1cf1-411e-b483-7551440fa1a7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      Seguridad Social \u2014 Pr\u00e1cticas formativas (info hub)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seg-social.es\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/wss\/49749973-ac1e-4b61-af79-5acbee77c78a\/Pr%C3%A1cticas%2Bno%2Bremuneradas_externa%2B15042024.pdf?MOD=AJPERES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      Seguridad Social PDF \u2014 DA 52 guidance and procedures (Pr\u00e1cticas no remuneradas)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seg-social.es\/descarga\/es\/BNR%20052025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      Seguridad Social \u2014 Bolet\u00edn Noticias RED 05\/2025 (updates impacting contribution treatment for practices)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/doc.php?id=BOE-A-2024-8713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      BOE \u2014 Orden ISM\/386\/2024 (special agreement to compute contributions for internship periods prior to 2024 entry into force)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/diario_boe\/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2025-3780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      BOE \u2014 Orden PJC\/178\/2025 (annual contribution rules for 2025; relevant context for practices)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seg-social.es\/wps\/portal\/wss\/internet\/HerramientasWeb\/9083f0b1-1cf1-411e-b483-7551440fa1a7\/4889b709-f973-4cdf-9938-03ce2d6793b5\/fb09968a-fbbc-42ba-96c9-4a8a9b1f9b7a\/2e1a2bf7-7151-44bc-9975-a2c4d5f8ff76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      Seguridad Social \u2014 Pr\u00e1cticas en programas formativos internacionales (includes Erasmus+ \u201cBeca 0\u201d clarification)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.dlapiper.com\/dlapiperknowledge\/globalemploymentlatestdevelopments\/2025\/The-Spanish-government-has-approved-a-draft-law-to-regulate-non-labour-practical-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      DLA Piper \u2014 Summary of the 2025 draft proposal to regulate non-labour practical training (policy context; draft stage)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spain\u2019s Social Security inclusion rules for students on internships have now been in force since January 1, 2024. In 2025 and early 2026, additional official guidance and related measures have helped clarify responsibilities, contribution mechanics, and how certain Erasmus+ situations should be handled. 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