Applying for Arraigo Familiar

Everything you Need to Know

Arraigo Familiar offers residency to foreigners with direct family ties to Spanish citizens, providing a legal pathway to regularize status without strict residency requirements.

What is it?

Understanding Arraigo Familiar

Arraigo Familiar (Family Roots) is a temporary residence permit in Spain granted to foreigners who have direct family ties to Spanish citizens. This process enables applicants to regularise their residency without requiring a prior minimum stay in Spain. It is specifically designed to address exceptional circumstances, providing a clear path to legal residency.

Requirements

Who Qualifies for Arraigo Familiar?

To apply for Arraigo Familiar, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Not be a citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, or a family member under the EU citizen regime.
  • No criminal record in Spain, your country of origin, or any country where you have lived in the past five years.
  • Not be prohibited from entering Spain or listed as inadmissible in other territories.
  • Continuous residence in Spain for at least two years, with no absences exceeding 90 days.
  • Commitment to undertake employment-related training or professional certification courses.

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