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Arraigo Sociolaboral Checklist (formerly Arraigo Social)

Total time: 4-6 months total (1-2 months for informe de arraigo + 3 months processing)
Total cost: EUR 80 fee + sworn translations + apostilles
Steps: 18 across 4 stages

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0 of 18 complete

Confirm eligibility

Verify 2+ years of continuous residence in SpainReduced from 3 years under RD 1155/2024.
Confirm you have an employment contract OR self-employment plan in hand
Pull historical empadronamiento certificates covering the full 2-year periodRequest certificado histórico de empadronamiento from each town hall where you lived.

Documents to gather

Valid passport (original + copy)
Empadronamiento history (continuous 2+ years)
Job offer / contract of 1+ years at minimum wage OR self-employment plan
Informe de arraigo from local social servicesRequest at your Ayuntamiento; allow 30-60 days for issuance.
Evidence of social ties: family, community involvement, language certificates
Apostilled criminal record (Spain + countries of past residence)
Sworn translation of foreign documents

Application

Book cita previa for "Arraigo Sociolaboral" at the Oficina de Extranjería
Pay Modelo 790
Submit form EX-10 with all supporting documents
Receive resguardo (provides interim legal protection)
Wait up to 3 months for decisionSilencio negativo for arraigo — do not assume approval if no response.

After approval (within 1 month)

Book separate cita to apply for your TIEFingerprinting at police station, then collection 30-40 days later.
Register with Social Security (TGSS) to begin contributions
Begin building toward first renewal (4-year card under RD 1155/2024)

Full guide: migrate.es/visas/arraigo-social/

This checklist is general guidance based on Spanish rules as of 2026. It does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.

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