The social roots provided for in art. 127.c) RD 1155/2024, contains in turn two basic assumptions:
– Social roots for those persons with family ties to legal residents (spouse, registered partner, ascendants or descendants in the first degree). It is important to note that siblings are not included in this list, as they would be considered second degree relatives.
– Social roots for those people without family ties in Spain, but with an integration effort report from the Autonomous Community. It is a figure similar to the previously called social integration report.
In both cases, 100% of the IPREM must be credited. In the case of family ties, the family member is required to contribute 100% of the IPREM and another 100% for the applicant (i.e., 200% of the IPREM in total). The regulation of this type of rootedness is completed with the provisions of the INSTRUCTIONS SEM 1/2025 on the AUTHORIZATIONS OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE FOR ROOTING REASON.
Renewal of Social Roots
The renewal of the arraigo social is not automatic, since this permit has a duration of 1 year. To renew it, you must change your residence to another type of authorization. Therefore, although it is usually referred to as a renewal, in reality, the permit is not renewed but modified to another type of permit.
The main options are:
Renewal requirements Arraigo Social
- Residence and employment → If you have worked during the year, you can renew with a current contract or have worked at least 6 months and be actively seeking employment.
- Residence and self-employment → If you registered as self-employed, you must prove that the activity is still active and generates sufficient income.
- Non-profit residency → If you did not work but have sufficient financial means, you can opt for this permit.
It is important not to have been outside Spain for more than 90 days in one year and to submit the application within the deadline before the expiration date.
How to renew Arraigo Social
It is essential to comply with the requirements and present the correct documentation to avoid problems with the renewal.
Contact our experts in social roots and we will help you manage your renewal quickly and safely. Don’t leave your residency at risk!
Requirements for Arraigo Social in Spain
- At least 2 years of continuous residence in Spain.
- Demonstrate family ties with other resident foreigners or present a social integration report issued by the autonomous community where you reside.
- No criminal record in Spain and in your country of origin.
- Have an employment contract signed by a Spanish employer.
- Not be banned from entering Spain or other countries with which Spain has agreements.
You can consult the requirements on the official website of the Government of Spain.
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At Barclier, we specialize in making your Arraigo Social process fast, safe and hassle-free. Our team of immigration experts accompanies you every step of the way with a 100% personalized approach.
- Specialized advice: We analyze your case in detail and design the best strategy for your application.
- Complete document management: We help you to gather and present all the necessary documents correctly.
- Legal representation: We take care of submitting your application and follow up until resolution.
- Appeals and appeals: If your application is denied, we defend your rights to maximize your chances of success.
Social Rootedness due to Exceptional Circumstances
The Arraigo Social por Circunstancias Excepcionales is a temporary residence permit is the main legal way to achieve legal residence in Spain for the vast majority of immigrants, the most common case, so we are specialized in this type of arraigo and we have a special price, provided that it is a social arraigo as an employee. It is a permit foreseen for all those people who can demonstrate in the way and with the conditions foreseen by the Law, that they are fully integrated in the Spanish society.
There are two basic types of Arraigo Social: employed or self-employed. Both are Arraigo Social for exceptional circumstances.
Self-Employment
It is the authorization of residence and work in Spain when certain requirements are met, mainly having lived in Spain for a period of 2 years and having the economic means to develop one’s own business with certain requirements.
Arraigo Social por Arraigo Social por Cuenta Ajena
This is the authorization for residence and work in Spain when certain requirements are met, mainly having lived in Spain for a period of 2 years and having a work contract, or having financial means.
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- More than 4 years of experience in foreigners’ matters
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arraigo Social
The Arraigo Social process usually takes between 3 to 6 months, depending on several factors, such as the volume of applications at the immigration office and the complexity of your case. The time may vary, but generally you will receive news about the resolution within that time frame.
To apply for Arraigo Social, you need an employment contract of at least one year’s duration with an employer in good standing. The job must be stable and full-time. It is also possible to present a self-employment contract, as long as it complies with Spanish legal requirements.
If you have been expelled from Spain, in principle you could not apply for Arraigo Social until you have completed the period of time necessary for the expulsion to be without effect, generally 3 to 10 years depending on the cause. However, in some exceptional cases, you may be able to apply earlier if you can demonstrate special circumstances.
The social integration report is a document that accredits your integration into Spanish society, such as your participation in cultural, educational or work activities. This report is requested from the social services of the municipality in which you reside and is one of the requirements for the application of the Arraigo Social. It is important to have this report, as it demonstrates your integration into the community and increases the chances that your application will be approved.
Arraigo Social: Requires 2 years in Spain, family ties or integration report, and a job offer or own means. It is granted for 1 year, renewable.
Arraigo Laboral: Requires 2 years in Spain and having worked at least 6 months on a regular basis. It is granted for 1 year, with the possibility of modifying to residence and work.
If you are dismissed with social roots, you do not lose your residency immediately. You can look for another job or become self-employed. To renew, you need to have worked or prove financial means. If you have paid contributions, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Yes, but with restrictions. With the arraigo social, you can leave Spain, but you should not be out for more than 90 days in a year, as it could affect the renewal. Also, make sure you have a valid passport and check if you need a visa for the destination country.
Yes, the “arraigo social” can be applied for as a self-employed person. Instead of a job offer, you must present a business plan, demonstrate that you have the necessary financial means and meet the requirements to register as self-employed.
