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It is an authorization for temporary residence in Spain, which may be granted to non-EU foreign citizens who are in Spain and can prove that they are the spouse or common-law partner of a Spanish citizen (main case). The family roots will also be applicable in the case of ascendants or descendants of a Spanish citizen, or of his\/her spouse or common-law partner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Arraigo Familiar in Spain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arraigo familiar<\/strong> is a type of residence authorization in Spain that allows certain foreigners in an irregular situation to obtain a residence permit for exceptional circumstances. It is granted to those who have family ties with Spanish citizens or, in some cases, with minors of Spanish nationality in their care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arraigo Familiar requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To apply for family roots, documents such as the birth certificate of the Spanish child or of the applicant (in the case of being the child of a Spanish national), a valid passport and proof of cohabitation or parental responsibility, among others, must be presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This procedure is handled at the Immigration Office of<\/a> the province in which the applicant resides and, once approved, allows the applicant to obtain a legal residence permit in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arraigo Familiar 5 years Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to access a 5-year<\/strong> residence and work authorization under the “arraigo familiar”, the applicant must meet one of these requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be the child of a Spanish father or mother of origin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be the spouse or registered domestic partner of a Spanish citizen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being an ascendant of a Spanish minor<\/strong> or of an EU citizen if he\/she is a dependent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arraigo Familiar by marriage requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The arraigo familiar por matrimonio<\/strong> is a residence authorization for foreigners who are married or are a registered domestic partner with a Spanish citizen. With the reform of the Reglamento de Extranjer\u00eda, those who meet these requirements can directly obtain a 5-year<\/strong> residence with work authorization.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Types of Family Roots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Arraigo Familiar per child of Spanish legal age<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The “arraigo familiar por hijo mayor de edad espa\u00f1ol”<\/strong> is a residence authorization for foreigners who are parents of a Spanish child who has reached the age of majority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arraigo Familiar for parents over 65 years of age<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The “arraigo familiar” for parents over 65 years of age<\/strong> is a residence authorization in Spain that allows parents of Spanish citizens<\/strong> who are over 65 years of age<\/strong> and are in an irregular situation to regularize their situation and obtain a residence permit for family reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Family roots for domestic partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The “arraigo familiar por pareja de hecho”<\/strong> is a type of residency authorization for foreigners who are in a stable relationship with a Spanish citizen and wish to regularize their situation in Spain. The domestic partner must be duly registered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Family Rootedness by Marriage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arraigo familiar por matrimonio<\/strong> is a type of residence authorization in Spain that allows foreigners to regularize their situation if they are married to a Spanish citizen. This authorization allows them to obtain legal residence in Spain for family reasons and, in some cases, may also include the right to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Family roots for siblings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Family roots for siblings<\/strong> is not a modality directly provided for by Spanish legislation. However, there are exceptional circumstances<\/strong> under which some siblings of Spanish citizens could try to regularize their situation through other mechanisms, although generally a specific residence permit is not granted for the simple bond of brotherhood. However, there are some options such as Family Regrouping<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why do the Arraigo Familiar with Barclier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking to regularize your situation in Spain through family roots<\/strong>, Barclier<\/strong> is the ideal option to guarantee a fast, safe and hassle-free process. We are an agency and law firm specialized in immigration and migration<\/strong>, with extensive experience in the processing of residence permits for family roots. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Family Rootedness Testimonials with Barclier<\/h2>\n\n\n \n
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Frequently asked questions about Arraigo Familiar in Spain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n