Arraigo Social

Arraigo social is a figure that allows the regularization of the situation of foreigners who have resided continuously in Spain for at least two years. The requirements include having a work contract, family ties with other legal residents or presenting a social integration report that demonstrates their integration into society.

Arraigo Laboral

Arraigo laboral allows the regularization of the situation of foreigners who have resided continuously in Spain for at least two years and can demonstrate that they have worked in the country for at least six months.

Arraigo Familiar

Arraigo familiar is a figure that allows the regularization of the situation of foreigners who have direct family members (spouses, minor or dependent children) who are Spanish citizens or legal residents in Spain.

Arraigo para la Formación

Arraigo para la formación is a recent figure that allows foreigners to regularize their residence status through their enrolment in training and education programs.

These are the main types of arraigo in Spain. Each one has specific requirements and is designed to facilitate the regularization of the situation of foreigners in different circumstances.

Eligible family members:

1. Spouse or partner:
   • Must be married or registered as a civil partner, without being legally or de facto separated.
2. Children:
   • Under 18 years old or adults with disabilities who cannot support themselves. Includes the children of the sponsor or their spouse/partner.
3. Ascendants (parents):
   • Only if the sponsor holds a long-term residence permit and can prove they are financially dependent on them.

Main requirements:

• Hold a valid residence permit in Spain.
• Have sufficient financial means to support the family.
• Provide proof of adequate accommodation for the family members.
• In some cases, comply with public healthcare requirements or secure private health insurance.

Direct family members who can benefit from this regime include:

• Spouse or registered partner.
• Children under the age of 26 or dependent children over the age of 26.
• Dependent ascendants (parents).

Requirements:

• Demonstrate the family relationship with the EU citizen through official documentation from the EU citizen's country.
• The EU citizen must be residing in Spain or have plans to reside in Spain along with their family members.
• Have health insurance that covers the family members in Spain.
• Prove sufficient economic means to support the EU citizen and their family members.

Types of Residence Modification:

• Modifications from student, research, training, or non-working practice status to residence and work status.
• Modifications from residence status to residence and work status for non-EU nationals.
• Modifications from residence status under exceptional circumstances to residence and work status.
• Modifications from a self-employed residence and work permit to an employed residence and work permit.
• Modifications from residence status to residence and work status for residents with a minimum of one year of residence.
• ETC.

Renewal of Temporary Residence and Employment Authorization for Employees.

Renewal of Temporary Residence and Employment Authorization for Self-Employed.

Renewal of Long-Term Residence.

Permanent Renewal for Family Members of EU Citizens.

ETC

A student stay allows foreigners to reside in Spain with the purpose of undertaking full-time courses or study programmes at an accredited educational institution. This type of authorisation can also be used for research or training activities. The student stay is granted for the duration of the course or programme and can be extended.

The renewal for studies allows foreign students to continue their studies in Spain beyond the initial period of their stay authorisation. This renewal must be requested before the current authorisation expires and is possible as long as the established requirements are met.

Ways to Acquire Spanish Nationality:

1. By origin (nationality of origin):
   • Automatically granted at birth if:
     • One or both parents are Spanish.
     • Born in Spain to foreign parents, if at least one was also born in Spain (with some exceptions).
     • Born in Spain and unable to acquire another nationality (statelessness).
2. By residence:
   • Requires continuous residence in Spain for:
     • Generally: 10 years.
     • Special cases: 5 years (asylum/refuge), 2 years (citizens of Latin American countries, the Philippines, Andorra, etc.), or 1 year (e.g., born in Spain, married to a Spaniard).
   • Good civic conduct and integration must be demonstrated.
3. By option:
   • Available to individuals with a special connection to Spain, such as children of those who obtained Spanish nationality or adopted individuals.
4. By royal decree (naturalisation):
   • Granted at the discretion of the Government in exceptional cases (for merits, services to the country, etc.).
5. By possession of state:
   • Granted to individuals who have used Spanish nationality in good faith for at least 10 years, even if they did not initially meet the legal requirements.