Arraigo residence permits
Social, socio-labour, socio-educational, socio-family and second-chance arraigo. As a rule, two years of residence in Spain are required. The former labour arraigo has been replaced by socio-labour arraigo.
RD 1155/2024
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Immigration Lawyer in Spain: Residence Permits and Spanish Nationality
The new Immigration Regulation changed the requirements, deadlines and types of permit. We prepare every application so that the authorities have no grounds to refuse it.
LO 4/2000RD 1155/2024art. 22 CC
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What we do
Permits, nationality and appeals
Renewals and long-term residence
Renewal of residence and work permits, changes of status, long-term residence and EU long-term residence.
LO 4/2000
Residence for investors and entrepreneurs
Since 3 April 2025, buying property no longer gives access to the investor visa. We assess the routes that remain open: entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals and international remote work.
LO 1/2025Law 14/2013
EU citizens and their families
EU citizen registration certificate and residence card for family members of EU citizens.
RD 240/2007
Spanish nationality
Nationality by residence, preparation of the application and of the DELE A2 and CCSE exams.
arts. 21-22 CC
Appeals and expulsions
Administrative and judicial appeals against refusals, and defence in expulsion proceedings.
Law 39/2015LJCA
Has your application been refused or have you been served with an expulsion order?
Deadlines are short: one month for an administrative appeal, two months for a judicial appeal and only 48 hours to respond in fast-track expulsion proceedings.
art. 63 LOEXHow we work
A transparent process, from the first call to the judgment
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Tell us about your case
Initial assessment: we listen, review the documents and tell you frankly which options you have and which you don't.
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Fixed fees
We give you a written engagement letter setting out the scope of work and our fees. No surprises, no hidden costs.
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Strategy and follow-up
We design the legal strategy, carry it out and keep you informed of every step in plain language.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most
How long must I have lived in Spain to apply for arraigo?
Under the regulation in force since 20 May 2025, the general rule is two years of continuous stay, plus the specific requirements of each type of arraigo.
Does the Golden Visa still exist?
The real-estate investment route was abolished on 3 April 2025. Other permits linked to entrepreneurship and talent remain available. We review which option fits your profile.
How many years do I need for Spanish nationality?
Ten years as a general rule; five for refugees; two for nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea and Portugal, or Sephardic Jews; and one year in cases such as being married to a Spanish national or having been born in Spain.
I am an EU citizen: do I need a permit to live and work in Spain?
You do not need a residence or work permit. If you will live in Spain for more than three months, you must register with the Central Register of Foreign Nationals and obtain the EU citizen registration certificate.
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