Spanish Arraigo Residency Permits
Complete guides for all arraigo types — residency pathways for people already living in Spain. Updated for the May 2025 reform.
Arraigo Social
Arraigo Social
Residency permit for undocumented migrants who have lived in Spain continuously for at least 2 years and can demonstrate social ties or family connections.
Arraigo Sociolaboral
Arraigo Sociolaboral
New residency permit from the 2025 reform for undocumented migrants with 2 years of residence and a job offer of at least 20 hours per week.
Arraigo Familiar
Arraigo Familiar
Residency permit for parents or guardians of Spanish or EU minor children, or carers of disabled EU citizens. No minimum residence time required.
Arraigo Segunda Oportunidad (Second Chance)
Arraigo de Segunda Oportunidad
New permit from the 2025 reform for people who previously had legal residency in Spain but lost it for non-criminal reasons. A second chance to regularize.
Arraigo Socioformativo (Training)
Arraigo Socioformativo (por Formacion)
Residency permit for undocumented migrants with 2 years of residence who are enrolled in vocational training, professional certificates, or adult education programs.
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