Residence for Rootedness

Social Roots

Arraigo social is the most common type among the irregular foreign population. After exactly 3 years of continuous residence in Spain, a foreigner can regularize his or her situation. There are also two other types of arraigo: labor arraigo and family arraigo. Below are the requirements for the three types of arraigo.

Requirements for Social Rooting

To apply for social roots, it is necessary to prove 3 years of continuous residence in Spain and comply with one of the following requirements:

• Family ties in the country.
• Favorable social report issued by the City Hall or the Autonomous Community, known as social insertion report.

In addition, it is required:

• No criminal or police record (legalized or apostilled certificate from the country of origin is required).
• Have an employment contract (it is recommended to obtain one, although in some cases it may be waived if sufficient means of support can be demonstrated).

In our office, we help you to prepare the social insertion report and to file your application for legal residence.

Immigration Lawyers

We are experts in the preparation and submission of applications for arraigo. We help you gather all the necessary documentation to ensure the highest probability of success in your application.

Labor Roots

The labor roots require proof of at least 6 months of irregular work, which can be demonstrated by means of documents issued by public entities, mainly the census. In addition, it is necessary to have an administrative resolution from the Labor Inspectorate or a judicial resolution confirming the existence of the labor relationship.

Family Roots

Family roots require proof of the existence of a family relationship with a child born in Spain.

Rooting Application Procedure

The authorization for temporary residence due to “arraigo” must be submitted at the immigration office. Update: As of May 2020, it is possible to submit the application for arraigo online through the Mercurio platform by a lawyer. Contact us for more information: ☎️ +34 649117806.

Necessary Documentation for the Application of Arraigo

• Application Form EX-10.
• Valid passport or travel document, valid for at least four months.
• Employment contract signed by the employee and the employer, with a minimum duration of one year.
• Proof of a continuous stay of 3 years in Spain.
• Company documentation, self-employed, taxes, VAT, IRPF and corporations.

Expulsion

In many cases, foreigners who are detained in Spain later discover that they have a final expulsion. It is essential to appeal the expulsion from the very first moment. Our law firm is in charge of following your case and fighting for your stay in the country.

Expulsion Procedure

Expulsion can be triggered by a complaint or irregularities detected by the authorities. If you find yourself in this situation, it is essential to act quickly to avoid more serious consequences.

Types of Violations

Minor Infractions

Minor infractions include omissions in mandatory communications, such as changes in nationality, marital status, domicile or employment circumstances. These infractions are punishable by a fine of 500 euros.

Serious Violations

Serious violations include:

• Irregular stay in Spain.
• Work without residence and work authorization.
• Falseness in the communication of data to the Ministry of the Interior.
• Participation in activities contrary to public order.

These violations are punishable by a fine of 301 to 6,000 euros, and may be replaced by expulsion from the country.

Very Serious Violations

Very serious violations include:

• Activities contrary to the external security of the State.
• Hiring of workers without permits.
• Inducing illegal immigration.

These infractions are punishable by a fine of 6,001 to 60,000 euros, and in some cases, by expulsion from the national territory. Legal Information on Arraigo