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Application for Social Arraigo in Spain
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- Obtain your residence authorization for exceptional circumstances in Spain.
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What is the social Arraigo in Spain?
In Spain, the Social Arraigo is a residence authorization for exceptional circumstances which is granted to foreigners who have been resident for at least three years and that are socially integrated.
Social Arraigo is based on the idea that the foreigner has developed a level of integration into Spanish society that justifies the granting of a residence authorization, even if they do not meet the traditional immigration conditions.

Benefits of social Arraigo in Spain

Legal Residency and Employment
Obtaining a residence authorization for the social arraigo gives you a legal stay in Spain, which means that you can live and work in the country without worrying about legal problems or irregular situations.
Stability and Safety
When you obtain residency by Social Arraigo, you get stability in your status and the peace of mind of knowing that you comply with Spanish laws and regulations. This gives you both personal and employment security.
Access to Public Services
As a legal resident, you will have access to public health and education services in Spain, allowing you to take care of your health and provide education for your children.
Conditions for applying for Arraigo Social in Spain
- NOT being a citizen of the European Union.
- NOT being prohibited from entering Spain, or countries that have agreements with Spain.NOT be prohibited from entering Spain, or countries that have agreements with Spain.
- NOT having the commitment of not returning to Spain. This is established for foreigners who have opted to leave the country voluntarily and has a term of 3 years.
- To have resided in Spain for a continuous period of 3 years, if absences were taken, they must not exceed 120 days.
- To have a employment contract or commitment to a registered employment contract for one year. The employer must guarantee continued economic activity.
- It is also possible to prove self-employment or sufficient economic resources if recommended by the social integration report.
- To have family ties with other resident foreigners or with Spaniards, or presenting a social integration report from the City Hall or Autonomous Community certifying their social integration.
- All documents must be legalized and/or apostilled and translated into Spanish or the co-official language of the territory where the application is submitted.
Documentation to apply for the Social Arraigo in Spain
If you work as an Employee:
- Have an employment contract signed by the employer and the employee for a period of not less than one year. The company or the employer must be registered with Social Security, as well as be up to date with their tax and Social Security obligations.
- Copy of the N.I.F. and, if necessary, of the deeds of the company.
- Copy of the training certificate and, if necessary, the professional qualification legally required for the exercise of the profession.
- Accreditation that the company guarantees the necessary economic resources, through the following: the IRPF, VAT or Corporate Tax return, or the Informe de la Vida Laboral de la Empresa (Company's Labor Life Report or VILE). Also, a descriptive report of the occupation to be performed must also be provided.
- In addition, you are allowed to present several contracts in the same occupation, working simultaneously for more than one employer, all of them for at least one year and the combination of them must represent a weekly working time of at least 30 hours in total.
If you are self-employed:
- Copy of the documentation certifying possession of the training and, if necessary, the professional qualification legally required for the exercise of the profession.
- The project for the establishment or activity to be carried out, with an indication of the planned investment, the expected earnings and, if necessary, the jobs that are expected to be created.
- Acreditación de que se cuenta con inversión económica suficiente, o compromiso de apoyo por parte de instituciones financieras u otras, como: Federación Nacional de Asociaciones de Empresarios y Trabajadores Autónomos (ATA), Unión de Profesionales y Trabajadores Autónomos (UPTA), etc.
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Application for
Social Arraigo
For employed individuals
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Online submission of the application, providing evidence of registration.
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Preparation of the application form.
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Documentation review.
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Contact with an immigration lawyer, and unlimited advice.
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Preparation of the corresponding fee**.
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Online follow-up.
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** If you would like us to pay the fee, it will be an extra €38.28 for each applicant.
Application for
Social Arraigo
For self-employed individuals
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Online submission of the application, providing evidence of registration.
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Preparation of the application form.
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Documentation review.
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Contact with an immigration lawyer, and unlimited advice.
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Preparation of the corresponding fee**.
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Online follow-up.
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You can sign up now! Just click on the button to go to the payment section.
** If you would like us to pay the fee, it will be an extra €38.28 for each applicant.
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Advice on how to apply for Social Arraigo in Spain
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Assessment: Our immigration lawyer will evaluate your personal circumstances and determine the most suitable procedure for you.
Documentation: We will help you gather all the necessary documents and information required.
Application: We will complete and submit your application to the relevant Spanish authorities on your behalf.
Follow-up: Our immigration team will also monitor the progress of your application and provide updates on its status. We will assist with any additional requirements or questions from the authorities.
It is NOT included in our services:
- Translation of documents or application for criminal records (however, you can apply for this service separately).
- The cost of administrative fees (only offered separately for fee 790-052), the cost of apostilles or legalizations, and the cost of documentation accreditingthe family relationship.
- The service also does not include face-to-face accompaniment to appointments.
The application for Social Arraigo must be submitted to the Immigration Office of the province of residence, personally or by the legal representative in the case that the Social Arraigo is requested by a under legal age child or disabled person. In our blog section you will find more information related to the Social Arraigo.
Although we cannot guarantee that your application for the Social Arraigo will be approved, we can help you prepare your application and give you guidance on how to make it as strong as possible.
We have experience interacting with Spanish immigration offices, and can help you navigate the application process, ensuring that all necessary documents are submitted correctly.
Si tu solicitud es denegada, tienes derecho a apelar la decisión o volver a solicitarla con la documentación adicional. Nuestro equipo puede ayudarte con este proceso y orientarte sobre cómo proceder.
No obstante, ten en cuenta que no podemos garantizarte un resultado satisfactorio, ya que la decisión corresponde en última instancia a las autoridades españolas.
Social Arraigo focuses on your integration and participation into the Spanish society, while Family Arraigo is related to the presence of direct family members in Spain who are legal residents. The choice between these procedures will depend on your personal situation and the circumstances that best suit your needs.
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Our prices are fair and transparent: you only pay for what you need.
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Yes, you can request cancellation of the service as long as your personal lawyer has NOT started to manage your documentation to initiate the procedure.
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