The roots represent a legal way for foreigners who are in an irregular situation in Spain to obtain a legal status. temporary residence for exceptional circumstances. Since 2025, the Aliens Regulation establishes five types of arraigo, each with specific requirements and designed for different personal situations, creating a new, clearer structure, although also more demanding in some cases.
⚠️ Important: If the person has been an applicant for international protection, the processing time of such a request is not counted for the tenure requirement in most cases.
Types of roots currently recognized
1. Second chance roots
Designed for people who have had a legal residence in Spainbut have lost it for non-disciplinary reasons (e.g., failure to renew on time).
It is not valid if your previous residence was for exceptional circumstances.
It is required to have lived two continuous years in Spain.
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2. Social and labor roots
Designed for people who have lived in Spain at least two years and may provide proof of one or more contracts.
- Contracts must add up to more than 90 days duration and at least 20 hours per week.
- Only work is accepted on behalf of others (employment, not self-employed).
- It is not necessary to have previously worked irregularly.
3. Social roots
Applies to those who have resided two years in a row in Spain and can demonstrate their social integration.
It can be credited in two ways:
- Have family ties with legal residents (registered partner, parents or children) or
- Submit a integration effort report issued by social services.
In both cases it is necessary to justify sufficient financial meansThe family member or the cohabitant's family member.
4. Socio-formative rooting
Designed for those who wish to train professionally.
- It is required to have lived in Spain two years.
- You must be enrolled or admitted in a recognized training program.
- Includes residence permit and work permit up to 30 hours per week.
Once the training is completed, it can be changed to a residence and work authorization.
5. Family roots
This figure is reserved for certain family members of citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland.
You can apply if you are:
- Parent or guardian of an EU minor, resident in Spain, with whom you live or for whom you are responsible.
- Family member providing support to a community member with a disabilityIf you live with her and she is in your care.
📌 No previous residence time is required.
📌 The authorization has a duration of 5 years and allows you to work.
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