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Arraigo Laboral (Employment-Based Residence)

Temporary residence authorisation via arraigo sociolaboral (Spain's rooted residence permit for employed workers with 2+ years of continuous stay). For people who have lived in Spain for 2 years and hold an employment contract. New category introduced by RD 1155/2024, in force since May 2025.

Permanencia mínima 2 continuous years in Spain
Ausencias máximas Max 90 days outside Spain during the 2-year period
Resolución legal 3 months (legal deadline)
Resolución real 4-7 months (varies by province)
Duración autorización 1 year
Tasa 2026 38.28 EUR — Modelo 790 código 052
Formulario EX-10
Silencio administrativo NEGATIVE (if no reply within the legal timeframe, the application is deemed denied)

Requisitos generales

✅ 2 years of continuous stay in Spain Obligatorio

Prove at least 2 years of continuous residence in Spain. Absences must not exceed 90 days during that period.

✅ Employment contract Obligatorio

A signed contrato de trabajo (Spanish employment contract) with a Spanish employer. Minimum requirements: at least 20 hours/week, minimum duration of 1 year, aligned with the sectoral convenio colectivo (collective bargaining agreement).

✅ No criminal record Obligatorio

No criminal record in Spain or in your country of origin.

✅ No entry ban in Spain Obligatorio

You must not be subject to an active return order, expulsion order, or entry ban.

✅ Valid passport Obligatorio

Complete valid passport.

✅ Historical empadronamiento certificate Obligatorio

Empadronamiento (municipal registration) history evidencing the 2 continuous years of stay.

Proceso paso a paso

1
Secure an employment contract
Obtain a contract with a Spanish employer meeting: minimum 20 hours/week, minimum 1-year duration, aligned with the applicable convenio colectivo. The employer must be up to date with Hacienda (Spanish tax authority, AEAT) and the Seguridad Social (Spain's Social Security).
⏱️ Variable
2
Gather documentation
Prepare: form EX-10, passport, historical empadronamiento (2 years), criminal record certificates (Spain + apostilled from country of origin), employment contract, employer documentation (CIF — Spanish company tax ID; TC2 — monthly Social Security contribution record; AEAT clearance certificates).
⏱️ 2-4 weeks
3
Book an appointment at the Oficina de Extranjería
Book the appointment on sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es.
⏱️ Variable
4
Submit the application
Attend the appointment with full documentation. Pay the fee via Modelo 790 código 052 (38.28 EUR).
⏱️ 1 day
5
Wait for the decision
Legal deadline of 3 months. Administrative silence is NEGATIVE. In practice, 4-7 months depending on the province.
⏱️ 3-7 months
6
Approved: Social Security registration and TIE
If approved, the employer registers you with the Seguridad Social (alta), and you request your Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE — Foreigner's Identity Card) within 1 month. TIE fee: 16.08 EUR.
⏱️ 1 month

Errores que llevan a la denegación

⚠️ Contract below 20 hours/week or shorter than 1 year

Consecuencia: Automatic denial

Solución: The contract must be at least 20 hours/week and at least 1 year long. For part-time contracts, at least half-time is required.

⚠️ Employer not up to date with Hacienda or Seguridad Social

Consecuencia: Denial

Solución: Check beforehand that the employer holds current clearance certificates from the AEAT (Spain's tax agency) and the TGSS (Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social, Spain's Social Security treasury).

⚠️ Applying for arraigo sociolaboral without an employment contract (confusing it with arraigo social)

Consecuencia: Denial

Solución: No contract → arraigo social (Spain's rooted residence permit based on social integration, no employment contract required). With contract → arraigo sociolaboral. Two distinct categories since May 2025.

⚠️ More than 90 days outside Spain over the 2-year period

Consecuencia: Failure to prove continuous stay

Solución: Track your trips. If you exceed 90 days, wait longer before applying.

Fuentes oficiales

🔗 Ley Orgánica 4/2000 de derechos y libertades de los extranjeros → 🔗 RD 1155/2024 (reforma arraigos) → 🔗 Reglamento LOEX - RD 557/2011 → 🔗 Formulario EX-10 → 🔗 Sede electrónica Policía Nacional - Cita TIE →

Última actualización: 2026-04-15

ℹ️ La información de esta web es orientativa y de carácter general. No constituye asesoramiento jurídico. Para tu caso concreto, consulta con un abogado especializado en extranjería o con la oficina oficial correspondiente. Emigra España nunca aconseja actuar fuera de la legalidad.