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Socio-educational Arraigo

For people with 2 years of residence who commit to take official regulated training.

5modalities available
1 yearinitial duration
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Modalities

Which type of arraigo do you need?

Spanish immigration law recognises 5 arraigo modalities. Each has specific requirements and documents. Pick the one that fits your case and click for the full detail and to start contracting.

2+ years + link to resident

Social Arraigo

For people with at least 2 years of continuous residence who can prove family ties or social integration.

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2+ years + work contract

Sociolabour Arraigo

For people who have a work contract and 2 years of continuous residence in Spain.

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2+ years + training

Socio-educational Arraigo

For people with 2 years of residence who commit to take official regulated training.

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No minimum stay

Family Arraigo

For direct relatives of Spanish citizens or parents of Spanish minors. No minimum stay required.

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Return to legal status

Second-chance Arraigo

For people who lost their residence permit in the last 2 years and want to recover it.

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ℹ️ Every case is studied individually and may require additional documents.

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Socio-educational Arraigo2+ years + training

Permite a personas en situación irregular con al menos 2 años de permanencia en España obtener una autorización temporal comprometiéndose a cursar una formación reglada orientada al empleo.

What it covers

Se obtiene una autorización de residencia inicial de 12 meses (prorrogable 12 meses más) para cursar la formación.

Requirements

  • Permanencia continuada en España durante al menos 2 años.
  • Carecer de antecedentes penales en España y en el país de origen.
  • Matrícula en una formación reglada para el empleo o compromiso formal de realizar el curso.
  • Informe de esfuerzo de integración social.

What you get

Residencia temporal de 12 meses (prorrogable otros 12) para cursar la formación con autorización de trabajo por cuenta ajena o propia.

Usual documents

  • Solicitud EX10 debidamente cumplimentada y firmada.
  • Pasaporte completo en vigor, con todas las hojas aunque estén en blanco.
  • Certificado de empadronamiento actualizado.
  • Acreditación de permanencia en España de al menos 2 años.
  • Certificado de antecedentes penales del país de origen (legalizado/apostillado y traducido).
  • Matrícula o documento de admisión en el programa formativo reglado.
  • Informe de esfuerzo de integración social emitido por el órgano competente.
  • Tasas oficiales abonadas.

ℹ️ Every case is studied individually. During the initial review we may need additional documents depending on your specific situation.

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