Arraigo (roots-based residence) in Spain: types, requirements and guides
Arraigo (roots-based residence) allows people who have already spent time in Spain to regularise their situation. Here we bring together the guides for all its forms —social, socio-labour, family, socio-educational and second-chance arraigo— with the requirements of the new Immigration Regulations, the paperwork and how to apply for each one. If you are not sure which one applies to you, use our tool and we will guide you based on your situation.
- Social or socio-labour arraigo: which to choose for your case
Unsure between social or socio-labour arraigo (roots-based residence)? We explain how they differ after the new Regulation (RD 1155/2024), what each one requires and how to tell which fits your situation best.
- New Spanish immigration regulation 2025: all the changes (RD 1155/2024)
RD 1155/2024 completely overhauled the arraigo (roots-based residence) routes, the time limits and family reunification. We explain, in plain language, what changed with the new regulation and how to work out which route suits you now.