Arraigo familiar (family roots-based residence)
Residence and work permit, with no prior stay requirement, for parents or guardians of dependent EU minors, or for people caring for a family member with a disability who is a national of an EU/EEA/Switzerland State.
General guidance. This is not legal advice. Requirements depend on the regulations in force (Art. 125 y 127 RD 1155/2024) and on your specific case. Confirm it with the authorities or a professional before starting any procedure.
Who is it for?
Parents, guardians or persons with custody of a dependent, cohabiting EU minor, or those providing support to a family member with a disability who is a national of an EU/EEA/Switzerland State. (Parents of SPANISH minors apply through the family-of-Spanish-nationals regime, not this one.)
Main requirements
- Be a national of a country outside the European Union
- Be a parent, guardian or person responsible for a dependent EU minor (or provide support to an EU family member with a disability)
- Have no criminal record in Spain or in your previous countries of residence
Duration
5 years
Usual documentation
- Full valid passport
- Birth certificate of the minor and a document proving the relationship
- Identity document of the EU family member
- Cohabitation certificate / joint registration (empadronamiento)
- Criminal record certificate from your country of origin and from Spain
- Application form (form EX-10)