Arraigo Spain 2025 | Regularisation After 3 Years

Continuous residence required

3 yrs

Labour or family route

Social

Legal basis

LO 4/2000

Included on approval

Work auth.

Overview

What you need to knowabout this route.

Arraigo (literally "rootedness") is the regularisation route for individuals who have been living continuously in Spain for at least 3 years without legal status. It recognises the reality that many people are deeply integrated into Spanish society — working, renting, raising children — and provides a pathway to legal residence and work authorisation.

There are three arraigo routes: Arraigo Social (social roots — 3 years residence + family ties or job offer), Arraigo Laboral (labour roots — 2 years irregular residence with 6 months of undeclared work demonstrated) and Arraigo Familiar (family roots — for parents of Spanish nationals or individuals with a Spanish spouse). The 2022 reform streamlined the informe de arraigo and made the process more accessible.

Requirements

Document & eligibilitychecklist.

This is a general checklist — exact requirements depend on your specific situation. I prepare a personalised checklist during your assessment session.

Proof of 3 years (or 2 for laboral) of continuous residence in Spain
Empadronamiento certificates covering the full required period
Informe de arraigo social from the Ayuntamiento (Social route)
Job offer or contract (Social route — if no family ties)
Evidence of labour activity (Laboral route)
Clean criminal record from Spain and country of origin
Family documentation if relying on family ties
No prior expulsion order or entry ban in Spain

Service packages

Three packages.One specialist.

All packages start with a 60-minute assessment session (€90 standard · €110 with full personalised checklist). The session fee is deducted in full from any package you proceed with.

Package 01

The Essentials

Core Arraigo — Regularisation Spain management — done correctly. Ideal if you're organised and need expert guidance and a solid application.

✓ Eligibility & route assessment
✓ Personalised document checklist
✓ Application form review & guidance
✓ Full document review before submission
✓ Submission guidance (you submit)
✓ Written summary & next steps

Pricing: 90€ × complexity factor

Typically €450–€900 depending on route

Book assessment — €90 →

Package 02 · Most popular

⭐ RECOMMENDED

The Complete

Full Arraigo — Regularisation Spain management — I handle everything from application to TIE. You gather documents, I do the rest.

✓ Everything in The Essentials
✓ Full application management (I submit)
✓ Appointment scheduling & coordination
✓ Follow-up with Extranjería / UGE
✓ Written status updates throughout
✓ TIE appointment & coordination
✓ Requirement response (requerimientos)

Pricing: 90€ × complexity × urgency + costs

Typically €900–€1,800 depending on route

Book assessment — €90 →

Package 03 · Full setup

From A-to-Z

Your complete Spanish setup — Arraigo — Regularisation Spain plus every administrative step to live and work legally in Spain from day one.

✓ Everything in The Complete
✓ TIE cita & full card coordination
✓ Empadronamiento guidance & coordination
✓ Alta en la Seguridad Social
✓ Bank account referral & onboarding
✓ Certificado digital (digital ID certificate)
✓ Post-approval support (30 days)

Pricing: 90€ × complexity × urgency + full costs

Typically €1,800–€3,200 all-inclusive

Book assessment — €90 →

Optional add-ons · All packages

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Urgent Processing

Priority handling for time-sensitive cases. Urgency factor applied to base fee.

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Extra Legal Consultation

Additional 60-minute session — €90 per session, deducted from service if booked.

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Follow-Up Service

Post-approval support beyond the standard window. Renewal alerts included.

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Requirement Response

Full handling of requerimientos (deficiency notices) from Extranjería or UGE.

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Sworn Translations

Coordination of certified sworn translations for all required documents.

💡 Add-ons are confirmed during your assessment session. All fees quoted in writing before work begins.

FAQ

Frequently askedquestions.

What is the informe de arraigo?▼

The informe de arraigo social is a report issued by the local social services confirming your social integration in Spain — language level, community ties, stable housing, and social networks. It is a key document for the Social route.

What changed in the 2022 reform?▼

The 2022 reform (following LOEX amendments) streamlined the informe de arraigo, removing some more subjective criteria and clarifying the requirements. The job offer requirement is now more flexible, and the social integration assessment is more standardised.

Does arraigo give me the right to work?▼

Yes. A successful arraigo application grants both residence and work authorisation.

Can I travel with an arraigo permit?▼

Yes — you receive a standard residence and work permit (tarjeta de residencia temporal) which allows you to travel within the Schengen area.

What if my arraigo application is refused?▼

You can appeal. The grounds for refusal (often documentation gaps or insufficient integration evidence) are addressable in many cases. I manage both the initial application and, where necessary, the appeal.