While your asylum claim is pending you cannot apply for settlement (arraigo), but you can consider family routes, such as the Spanish citizen's family member permit.
Routes to consider
Time as an applicant also does not count towards the two years of presence for settlement. Do not withdraw the asylum claim without first confirming the alternative and its effects on your protection and your right to work. Asylum and international protection
A point to check carefully
Keep the application receipt and every applicant document with its dates: your right to stay, your right to work and appeal deadlines depend on them.
Documents to get started
- Full passport and current authorisation, if any.
- Chronological account and available identity documents.
- Earlier notices and reports or evidence concerning risk or displacement.
- 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?
As soon as possible after arriving in Spain. If you already have a decision, the appeal deadline may be much shorter than the usual two months: send us the decision the same day.