At Molinares Abogadosan expert law firm in foreigners and immigration, we accompany foreigners in the process of regularization in Spain on a daily basis. One of the most common and effective ways to achieve legal residency is the social rootsThis is a legal concept for those who, being in an irregular situation, have developed family or social ties in the country.
What is Arraigo Social?
Arraigo social is a type of temporary temporary residence authorization for exceptional circumstances, regulated by the regulated by the Immigration Law and its regulations. It allows non-EU nationals who have been living in Spain for at least at least two years living in Spain to regularize their situation if they comply with certain requirements, including demonstrating family ties ties or a high degree of social integration.
Main Requirements:
According to current regulations (Royal Decree 1155/2024 and Instructions SEM 1/2025), the main requirements to apply for social roots are:
- Continuous permanence in Spain for at least a minimum of two years.
- Not having a criminal record in Spain or in previous countries of residence.
- Not being an applicant for international protection at the time of application.
- Demonstrate family ties with legal residents in Spain oor, failing that, provide a favorable favorable report of social integration issued by the social services of the Autonomous Community.
Adequate financial resources.
Family Bonds and Integration Effort:
In order to access the SOCIAL ROOTS, provided that there are family family ties with other foreigners with a residence permit and proof of having a residence permit. and it is justified to have sufficient sufficient economic means for the maintenance of the applicantit will be possible to apply for this authorization.
If these links are not accredited, the integration effort of the foreigner will be assessed. integration effort of the foreignerwhich will be accredited by means of a favorable report issued by the competent bodies of the Autonomous Community of the foreigner's place of residence..
The resolution period is three months three months. If there is no response within that time, it is considered to be rejected due to administrative silence..
Once the authorization has been granted, an application must be made for an foreigner's identity card (TIE) within one month.
ImportantThe authorization for social roots includes authorization to work for employed or self-employed persons throughout the national territory.
How long does it last?
The initial authorization is valid for one year.
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