Arraigo social in Spain: family, informe and resources

What is arraigo social and who it fits

Arraigo social is one of five types of arraigo, i.e. temporary residence permit for those already in Spain, which is collected in articles 124-127 and 130-132 Reglamento (Real Decreto 1155/2024). [1]II. Overview of all types: Arrigago species in Spain.

This type of product is chosen when there is no previous permit (segunda oportunidad), no 20-hour contract (sociolaboral) or training programme (socioformativo), but there is either a resident family or a history of life in Spain, which the community will confirm. [1].

General conditions which are checked before special

Before family and money, the oicina checks the general conditions of article 126 [1]You're in Spain and you're not asking for international protection. Two years before submitting, you lived without interruption: the Ministry understands this as the absence of no more than 90 days in two years [3][4]A complete list of general conditions, including criminal record and duty, is available in the review Arraigo speciesRemember paragraph h: since 16 April 2026, no application can be made under valid residence or residence permits and under the procedure under way under such authorization. [2]How to count two years: How many years do you have to live for arraigo?.

A good informe or a wealthy relative does not replace these conditions. If two years have not been gained or the gaps in stay are not sealed, the special part will no longer be of any use. Article 127.c of the decision of the Tribunal Supreme of 8 and 29 July 2026 is not affected. [7].

Two ways: resident family or informe de integración

Article 127.c gives two reasons [1][4]Both require funds, they are evidence of a connection.

A relative must be a foreigner who owns the residence permit, and if your relative is a Spanish citizen, he must be a different regime (art. 94 Reglamento) rather than an arraigo social. [1]If you need a registered partner, in Catalonia, that's pareja de hecho.

As a means: 100% IPREM and 200,000 IPREM

IPREM (a social benefit index not equal to the minimum wage) in 2026 is 20 a day, 600 a month and 7,200 a year. [5]. Reglamento says 100% IPREM, the instruction SEM 1/2025 and the Ministry's reference sheet for the family path are called 200 %: 100% for the relative with whom you confirm the connection, and 100 % for the applicant, regardless of the number of family members <x id> 221 / 94 year in full employment, you can create the id> 121 / 501 / s / s / s / s / s / s / s / s / s / s / . Schedule should allow you to study, this is a condition for maintaining the foundation. [1][3][4].

The period to which these interest is assigned (month, year, period of authorization) is not mentioned in the text of Reglamento and in the Ministry ’s sheet, the instruction only refers to the rules of Article 67.1 for reunification: income is considered to be in full amount with additional payments and income from self-employed activities is considered to be net result. [4][1]The amount of the oneicina Barcelona accepts in practice should be specified before submission.

Two reservations: funds must be available in Spain and retained for the duration of the authorization [4]If money comes from self-employed activities, the terms of article 84 must be met and the application of, for example, a declaration of commencement or a list of licences, qualifications and proof of adequacy of investments must be made. [1][3].

What documents to file

List of Ministry reference sheet [3]:

• EX-10 form signed by the applicant;
• A complete copy of the current passport;
• two years in Spain: padrón, public medicine, any municipal, regional or public documents containing your data [3]What and how to collect: proof of residence;
• certificate of independency from the countries where you have lived the last five years before entering Spain [3];
• Family route: marriage or registration of a marriage (relevant) and birth; en route through informe: itself informe [3];
• The approval of funds and, in self-employed activities, the article 84 documents [3].

Foreign public documents are issued with apostille or legalization and with the translation of a juror [3][6]The following is the order of the application: Modelo 790, code 052, paragraph 2.3.1. [3][8]If you live with a relative, you can confirm the family by reference to the following: registration certificate in Barcelona.

Informe de integración in Catalonia

Informe de intergración social is an official report issued by the Autonomous Community authorities at the place of residence, and the local corporation only in cases where the community has decided and reported to the Ministry [1]This document is a document of the authorities, not a recommendation from the centre, school or agency, which records the duration of stay, funds and integration efforts through programmes and courses. [1].

The deadline for the Reglamento is one month. If the report is not issued on time, and you prove it, the condition is confirmed by any acceptable means. [1]The manner of handling in Catalonia, documents, the period of validity of the report and the price are described in the article informe de integración in CataloniaDo not pay for the "guaranteed report": the decision is made by the competent authority.

Method of step application

1. Check general conditions: two years and no other authorization or procedure [1][2].
2. Choose the path, family or informe, and calculate the funds.
3. Order accusatory and jury reports. If you choose the path through the informe, request it from Generalitat in advance.
4. The application for an EX-10 in the official register of your province is made by the alien himself; the application for an official is possible under article 197.4 (notary power or an apud acta in the electronic registry or through the participants in convenio or Registro de Colaboradores); the lawyer decides whether or not it is necessary in your case. [1]The Ministry also calls the Mercury Electronic Channel [3].
5. Pay the fee: when served through Mercury at the time of delivery, when delivered in person within 10 working days [8]If the requerimiento comes, answer for 15 days, otherwise the application will be closed. [1][3].
6. Reglamento does not specify the time limit for the decision; the Ministry ’s reference lists are three months and consider silence as a refusal [3]I. After approval, TIE is ordered personally for a month [1][3].

What happens after the first year

The permit is valid for a year. You can extend it through the window from two months to the end of three months after; the application remains valid until the decision is taken. [1]II. Arraigo social condition: active job search and registration with the employment service, except in cases of illness, disability and retirement age [1][2]The second possibility: change of status under article 191, if you fulfill its terms [1]II. General scheme for all types of: Arrigago species in Spain.

Typical Errors

• They think they're related to any relative. A spouse, registered partner, parents or children, and all with a residence permit [1].
• They don't show money in Spain. The funds should be available here. [1][4].
• They're 100% and 200,000. On the family route, the Ministry calculates the amount for two [3][4].
• Asks the agency to informe. Need a Community Document [1].
• They serve while they're on the way to the extension. This is an obstacle to paragraph h [2].
• Hide the gap in the padrón. Holes are sealed by other documents, not by the correct dates. [3].
• They take the description until 2026. It does not know about paragraph h and the amended article 127.c. [2].

When Individual Review Is Needed

When a resident relative is in fact in another legal regime (Spainn, EU, temporary protection recipient), when funds are received from abroad or from independent activities, when you have been absent for more than 90 days, when you have passed a defence application or a removal proceeding, and you need a lawyer and your documents: this article will not replace this.

What can we help you with?

The NEXO team in Barcelona checks your relationship with a resident relative or informe, counts the funds under Article 127.c and collects evidence for two years. The first 30 minutes of conversation are free, then work on the budget, fees and transfers are paid separately, we are not responsible for the time limits of the agencies. form of consultationII. Steps: Arraigo route sheet, section arraigo, the page Residence permit in Barcelona.

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