How to Buy the Spanish Christmas Lottery from Abroad and Claim Your Prize
Quick answer: From abroad you can buy the Spanish Christmas Lottery 2026 online from an official lottery office of Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, such as Serviloto. The office keeps the tenth and the purchase is registered in your account. If it wins, you are paid like a resident: the first €40,000 per tenth is tax-free and the rest is taxed at 20% in Spain. Also check the rules in your country of residence.
By the Serviloto team, Lottery Office no. 40 in Málaga (Spain).
Can you play the Spanish Christmas Lottery if you live outside Spain?
Yes. The tenth is a bearer document, and the holder’s nationality or residence does not matter. That is why many Spaniards abroad, and foreigners who have lived or holidayed in Spain, keep playing the Christmas Lottery 2026 every year.
How to buy your tenth online
- Choose an official lottery office that sells online and shows its office number and contact details.
- Register with your details and a valid ID.
- Choose your number from those available and pay securely.
- Keep the receipt: the tenth is kept by the lottery office and registered in your account.
How do you claim a prize from abroad?
Small prizes are usually paid into your user account by the lottery office. Large prizes are paid through Loterías y Apuestas del Estado partner banks; the office will tell you how. You have 3 months from the day after the draw.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Buy from an official lottery office that sells online |
| 2 | Keep the purchase receipt |
| 3 | Check the result after the 22 December draw |
| 4 | Claim within 3 months (user account or partner bank) |
| 5 | Check the tax rules in your country of residence |
Tax if you live abroad
Spain applies the same tax to non-residents as to residents: €40,000 exempt per tenth and 20% on the rest, withheld at payment. Your country of residence may also require you to declare the prize; ask a tax adviser.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy the Spanish Christmas Lottery if I live outside Spain?
Yes, online from an official lottery office. Also check that your country allows taking part in foreign lotteries.
Will the tenth be posted to me?
Usually there is no need: the lottery office keeps the tenth and the purchase is registered in your name.
How much tax does a non-resident pay on the Christmas Lottery?
The same as a Spanish resident: 20% on the amount above €40,000 per tenth. Your country may apply its own rules.
How long do I have to claim if I live abroad?
3 months from the day after the draw, like any player.
How much is a Christmas Lottery tenth bought from abroad?
€20, the official price.
Play responsibly
The lottery is a game of chance. Always play within your budget and only if you are 18 or over. Information and support are available at jugarbien.es.
