The extraordinary regularisation window closed on 30 June 2026; the remaining routes are settlement (arraigo) and family-based permits.
Routes to consider
If you have been in Spain for two years, consider social, socio-labour or training-based settlement. If your family is Spanish or from another EU country, we check the family route, which may not require a minimum time. Social ties residence permit
A point to check carefully
Check which 2026 provision applied and the filing date. An extraordinary scheme should not be treated as permanently open.
Documents to get started
- Full passport and current authorisation, if any.
- Dated evidence of presence and available historical address registration.
- Contracts, family ties, funds or training enrolment depending on the route assessed.
- Timeline of entries, departures, applications and notifications.
How we proceed
- Assessment: confirm the route and competent authority.
- Preparation: collect and review evidence specific to your case.
- Filing: check forms, fees and representation.
- Follow-up: monitor notices and explain the decision and next formalities.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start?
Once you meet the period of stay your route requires: two years for most arraigo routes, with absences of no more than 90 days for social and socio-educational arraigo; family arraigo has no minimum. Before leaving Spain, check how the trip would affect the count.