Explore the main residence routes in Spain, renewal considerations, long-term residence, EU residence and Arraigo. Requirements depend on your personal circumstances and the procedure you choose.
Initial 1-year permit. First step to legal residency. Allows working from day one.
2-year renewals. Avoid irregular status by renewing up to 60 days before expiry.
After 5 years of continuous legal residency. Allows working in any sector without restrictions.
For family members of EU citizens. Faster process with fewer requirements.
Multiple routes to regularise your status. Generally reduced to 2 years (RD 1155/2024). See full section.
After 10 years (2 for Ibero-Americans). We manage your citizenship application start to finish.
You can renew up to 60 days before expiry. An expired residency generates fines and complicates future applications. Act before it's too late.
For related immigration routes, see our Arraigo in Spain guide, Spain visa services, and TIE and immigration appointments.
Arraigo has several routes for eligible non-EU nationals. We have a dedicated guide covering the current requirements, documents and preliminary eligibility assessment.
Explore Arraigo social, sociolaboral, socioformativo, familiar and other routes, then use the preliminary checker for your situation.
Explore Arraigo options →First consultation free. No commitment. We assess your situation and tell you exactly what you need.
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