Procedure · Employment Advisory

Widow's/Widower's Pension

We support you through the widow's/widower's pension process with Social Security. We handle all the paperwork at a difficult time so you can focus on what matters.

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What is the widow's/widower's pension?

The widow's/widower's pension is a Social Security benefit granted to the surviving spouse or registered partner when an employee or pensioner who met the required contribution conditions passes away.

Its amount is 52% of the deceased's regulatory base (increasable up to 70% for families with dependants and low income). The right is for life unless grounds for termination apply (remarriage, in some cases).

✅ Who can apply
  • · The deceased's spouse (in a current marriage, or separated/divorced with a right to compensatory pension)
  • · A registered common-law partner, with at least 5 years of cohabitation
  • · Exceptions for separated spouses without a compensatory pension: special cases
ℹ️ Important

Much of the deceased's information is obtained automatically through Social Security database cross-checks. Even so, additional documentation may be needed in certain cases.

INTERNAL NOTE (ADMIN): Much of this data is usually obtained automatically through administrative cross-checks. If that is not possible, request the documents listed in the form. Review each file individually.

Request this procedure

Tell us about the situation and we'll guide you on which documents are needed in your specific case.

1. Surviving spouse/partner's details

Account the pension will be paid into each month.

2. Deceased person's details
3. Children in common

We will need each child's ID for processing.

4. Documents

Much of this data is obtained automatically by Social Security. Even so, please prepare the following documents.

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    Digital Certificate Required
    To file the request online with the Social Security online office.
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    Death Certificate Required
    Issued by the Civil Registry. Usually provided by the funeral home or hospital in the days following the death.
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    Deceased's ID Required
    Photocopy of the deceased's national ID document.
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    ID of all children Required
    Photocopy of ID or NIE (or family record book if minors). Needed to calculate the pension correctly.
✅ Request received. We will get in touch with you within 24 hours. We're sorry for your loss and we're here to support you through this process.
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Frequently asked questions

Are common-law partners entitled to a widow's/widower's pension?
Yes, since Act 40/2007. The couple must be registered in the relevant common-law partnership register and must have lived together for at least 5 years. Neither partner can be married, nor be legally prevented from marrying.
Does the pension end if I remarry?
In general, remarriage ends the widow's/widower's pension. There are exceptions: if you marry someone with a disability over 65%, or if you are over 61 (or under 61 with a disability over 65%).
How long do I have to apply?
There is no maximum statutory deadline, but it does affect payment dates: the pension is paid from the day after the death if applied for within 3 months. If requested later, it is paid from the date the request is filed.
Is there an orphan's pension in addition to the widow's/widower's pension?
Yes, both are compatible. The orphan's pension applies to children under 21 (or up to 25 if studying), or with no age limit if they have a disability of at least 33%. We process both together.

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