In short: Directory of Spanish institutions useful for Ecuadorians in Valencia: immigration, employment, healthcare, housing, and social services. Direct links to official websites and contact information.
Guide to Institutions and Services
This directory groups official links to facilitate integration and access to Spanish public services. Important: Including an institution does not imply agreements or Consulate responsibility for changes in requirements, appointment availability, or content. Always verify information directly with each organization.
Immigration, Residency and Documentation
Immigration Office in Valencia Information and processing of residency authorizations, work permits and immigration procedures. Phone: 963 079 800 Appointments: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/icpplus Check case status: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/infoext2/1000/ Online procedures: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/procedimientos/index/categoria/34
Valencia City Council and Municipal Registry Registration, certificates, citizen services and municipal assistance. Citizen services: 010 From outside Valencia: 963 100 010 Website: https://www.valencia.es/
Traffic Authority (DGT) Ecuador and Spain have a reciprocal driving license exchange agreement since 25 September 2003. General information: 060 License exchange: https://www.dgt.es/nuestros-servicios/permisos-de-conducir/permisos-extranjeros-y-de-fuerzas-y-cuerpos-de-seguridad/canjes-de-permisos/paises-con-convenio-de-canjes/ Offices: https://www.dgt.es/conoce-la-dgt/donde-estamos/
National Police For reports of lost, stolen or missing documents. Emergency: 091 General emergencies: 112 Online complaint form: https://denuncias.policia.es/OVD/Principal.dgp
Employment and Social Security
LABORA Valencian Employment and Training Service. Job registration, listings, guidance and courses. Website: https://labora.gva.es/
State Employment Service (SEPE) Unemployment benefits and state employment services. Website: https://www.sepe.es/
Social Security — Importass Social Security number, employment history, registrations, self-employed and domestic worker services. Website: https://portal.seg-social.gob.es/
Education
Recognition of Foreign Degrees Homologation, equivalence and recognition of university degrees. Valida-TE Portal: https://www.ciencia.gob.es/Universidades/validate.html
Support, Housing and Rights
Social Services — Valencia City Council Municipal social services centers and resources. Central number: 900 927 567 Website: https://www.valencia.es/es/cas/bienestar-social-integracion
Housing — Generalitat Valenciana Official information on rental, assistance and housing programs. Portal: https://habitatge.gva.es/
Legal Advice — Valencia Bar Association Specialized guidance on immigration and legal issues. Appointment: 963 347 508 Website: https://www.icav.es/ver/110/servicio-de-orientacion-juridica.html
Consumer Protection Information on consumer rights and complaint procedures. Website: https://www.valencia.es/cas/omidc/omidc
Digital Administration
Tax Agency Income tax, declarations, certificates and notifications. E-Office: https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/
Cl@ve System Electronic identification for public administration procedures. Information: https://clave.gob.es/registro
Digital Certificate FNMT Electronic certificate for online administrative procedures. Website: https://www.sede.fnmt.gob.es/certificados/persona-fisica
Healthcare
Health Department (Conselleria de Sanidad) Locate healthcare centers and medical resources. Information: 012 / 963 866 000
Informational only; check the official source and a professional for your specific case.