Second Chance Roots (Arraigo)
The second chance roots (arraigo) is a temporary residence authorisation due to exceptional circumstances that can be granted to foreign citizens who are in Spain in an irregular administrative situation. It is granted to those individuals who were previously holders of a residence authorisation that they could not renew, or who have legally worked in the country for a minimum of six months.
This route allows you to regularise your administrative situation if you have remained in the country continuously for a minimum period of two years.
Requirements
🌎 Not being a citizen of the European Union, EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) or Switzerland, or a relative of citizens of these countries to whom the EU citizen regime applies.
🇪🇸 Being in Spain and not having the status of an international protection seeker (at the time of application or during its processing).
🚓 Not posing a threat to public order, security or public health.
⚖️ Having no criminal record in Spain and in the countries where they have resided in the last five years, for offenses existing in Spanish law.
🚫 Not being listed as inadmissible in the Schengen area.
🛑 Not being within the commitment period of non-return to Spain.
🗓️ Having continuously resided in Spain for at least the two years prior to the submission of the application.
🗂️ Having held a residence permit that was not granted for exceptional circumstances, in the two years immediately prior to the date of submission of the application.
⚠️ Provided that, its non-renewal has not been denied for reasons of public order, security or public health, or if this is the case, there is a denial judgment, dismissal or acquittal of the penalty.
Documents
📄 Application form EX-10
💰 Payment of the fee Model 790 Code 052
🪪 Complete copy of the passport, registration card or valid travel document recognised as valid in Spain.
🇪🇸 Supporting documentation of continuous residence in Spain for a minimum period of two years.
👮🏼♂️ Criminal record certificate issued by the authorities of the country or countries where you have resided during the last five years prior to the submission of the application.
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FAQ
What rights does this authorisation give me?
How much does the fee for this procedure cost?
What characteristics must the documentation have to certify a two-year residence in Spain?
What characteristics should my previous residence authorisation / permit have?
What is the deadline for the resolution?
Will I be able to work and from what moment?
If I am granted the authorisation, do I need to carry out any other procedures?
In what circumstances can I extend the authorisation if it is about to expire?
When my temporary residence authorization due to exceptional circumstances (second chance roots - arraigo) ends, will I be able to change this authorization to another type?
Could I have been away during the two-year period?
Do I need to be of legal age to apply for a residence permit for second chance roots (arraigo)?
Does the time for the temporary residence permit due to exceptional circumstances (second chance roots - arraigo) count towards citizenship?