The new types of residence status in the new Aliens Regulation
The new regulation that will come into force in May 2025 contemplates five types of arraigo:
Family roots. With the aim of guaranteeing the right of children to be with their parents, it will allow foreigners residing in Spain who are parents of a minor of Spanish or EU nationality or children of Spanish parents to obtain a temporary residence permit.
Social roots. Aimed at foreigners who can demonstrate family ties in Spain. Foreigners may also apply if they submit a report to the corresponding Autonomous Community to accredit that they have maintained a stable cohabitation and have integrated socially into life in Spain.
Socio-occupational roots. Those who have a work contract that guarantees their economic sustainability according to the conditions of the initial residence and paid employment authorisations may be eligible.
Second chance roots. This is aimed at people who have previously held a residence permit in Spain, but for various reasons have not been able to renew it in due time and form. This will provide these applicants with the opportunity to reintegrate into active working life. .
Socio-training roots. Socio-training roots will allow foreigners who are already studying in Spain to obtain temporary residence in order to be able to combine the exercise of a work activity with their training.
