Extraordinary Roots (Arraigo)
International Protection
This authorisation is for all foreign nationals who have remained in Spain continuously for at least five months, and who, before the 1st of January 2026, had:
Submitted an application for access to international protection, that is, someone who has stated their intention to apply for international protection (at the border, through public registries, etc.), or
Registered or formalised an application for international protection in Spain, that is, someone who has obtained an appointment for the interview, has already attended the interview (and has the “white sheet”), someone whose application is in progress awaiting a decision (and has the “red card”), or someone who has lodged an appeal against an administrative decision and is awaiting the outcome.
An application for international protection shall mean: a request for refugee status, asylum, subsidiary protection.
⚠️ If you did not apply for international protection before 1 January 2026, but you have been in Spain since before that date, and have remained in Spain continuously for at least five months, you must apply for an authorisation on exceptional grounds due to extraordinary roots as this route will not be accepted.
This authorisation can be requested from 16 April 2026 until 30 June 2026.
Requirements
🌎 Not be a citizen of the European Union, EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) or Switzerland, or a family member of citizens of these countries to whom the EU citizen regime applies.
🧑🏽 Be of legal age.
🇪🇸 Be in Spain at the time of applying for the authorisation.
🗓️ Have remained in Spain continuously during the five months prior to submitting the application.
🕊️ Have applied for international protection in Spain before the 1st of January 2026.
🪪 Not hold a stay or residence authorisation, nor have any immigration procedure open or awaiting a response for the grant, extension, renewal or modification of stay or residence authorisations.
🚓 Not pose a threat to public order, security or public health.
⚖️ Have no criminal record in Spain or in the countries where they have resided in the last five years, for offences under Spanish law.
🚫 Not be listed as inadmissible in the Schengen area.
🛑 Not be within the period of commitment not to return to Spain.
🇺🇦 Not be or have been the holder of a residence permit for temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine.
Family members
🏡 The first-degree ascendants (parents), the spouse or registered partner who form part of the household unit may apply for the authorisation provided for simultaneously.
👦🏻 The descendants (children) who are minors or adults who have a disability that requires support or are unable to provide for their own needs, may also apply for the minor's residence authorisation, in accordance with Article 159 or 160 of Immigration Regulation 1155/2024.
Art. 159 → Born in Spanish territory.
The requirement to submit the authorisation within six months after the minor's birth will be waived.Art. 160 → Not born in Spanish territory.
The requirement of two years' prior residence and that their parents or legal guardians have accredited financial means and accommodation will be waived. It will still be required that the minor have remained in Spain continuously during the five months prior to submitting the application.
General Documents
🪪 Complete copy of the passport, registration certificate or travel document, valid or expired, recognised as valid in Spain.
💰 Payment of the fee Model 790 Code 052
🕊️ Supporting documentation proving that you are an applicant for international protection, submitted before the 1st of January 2026.
📑 Supporting documentation proving residence in Spain for at least five consecutive months.
👮🏼♂️ Criminal record certificate issued by the authorities of the country or countries in which you have lived during the five years prior to submitting the application.
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FAQs
How much does the fee for this procedure cost?
What is the resolution time for the application?
What is the validity period of the authorisation?
What will happen if the request is incomplete?
Once authorisation has been granted, will any further procedure need to be carried out?
How can continuous stay and habitual residence in Spain be proven?
What documents does the Administration automatically request to resolve the case?
What happens if the competent authorities do not issue my criminal record certificate in time?
What type of authorisation can be requested after that year?
Will it be possible to work with this authorisation? From when?
What happens if I have a return or expulsion procedure underway?
What order should I request the documents in order to apply?
What happens to applicants who have received a decision on their international protection procedure?