Special Agreement for Training. Royal Decree 1493/2011 of 24 October.

• People who prior to the entry into force of the RD had taken part in training programmes linked to university studies or professional training programmes involving paid work experience.
• People who upon the entry into force of the RD were taking part in training programmes linked to university studies, or professional training programmes involving paid work experience.
• People who had taken part in research training programmes, as long as this participation took place prior to 4 November 2003.

The Special Agreement application shall be done by submitting the corresponding form (form TA.0040 Training) to the Provincial Directorate or Administrative Office of the General Treasury of the Social Security.

Applications may be submitted between 01/11/2011 and 31/12/2014.

It is currently not possible to apply.

Proof from the applicant of having taken part in training programmes through a certificate issued by the funding bodies or organisations. This certificate must state that the training programme meets the necessary requirements, as well as the duration of the programme.

In the event that the programmes are jointly funded by one or more bodies or organisations, the aforementioned certificate must be issued by the organisation that is responsible for paying the respective financial compensation.

Training periods completed prior to 01/11/2011 and up to a maximum of two years will be recognised as having assimilated contributor status.

The agreement shall expire in any of the following circumstances:

Due to the death of the interested party.

Due to a decision by the interested party notified in writing to the General Treasury of the Social Security.

Due to failure to pay contributions for three consecutive or five alternative months.