Identify your spouse's permit, household resources and cohabitation before comparing social arraigo with family-based alternatives.
Routes to consider
The review can focus on this service: Organise evidence of presence and assess the relevant ties, resources and integration.
A point to check carefully
Identify each relative’s nationality and authorisation. Document the relationship and, where relevant, cohabitation, custody or financial dependency.
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.