Immigration Regulations · RD 1155/2024 · RD 316/2026
Residence for Exceptional Circumstances
Routes to regularize a situation in Spain based on arraigo, family ties, humanitarian grounds, cooperation with authorities, public interest or specific 2026 extraordinary rules.
2026 deadline warning
The extraordinary regularization under RD 316/2026 had a specific filing window until 30 June 2026. If that window has passed, ordinary arraigo or other residence routes must be reviewed.
Main arraigo routes
| Route | When it may fit |
|---|---|
| Social arraigo | Continued stay, integration or family ties with legal residents. |
| Sociolaboral arraigo | Continued stay and one or several employment contracts meeting salary and working-time rules. |
| Socioformativo arraigo | Continued stay and a valid training commitment. |
| Family arraigo | Qualified family ties, especially with Spanish citizens or legally defined family cases. |
| Second-chance arraigo | People who previously held residence and lost it in certain circumstances. |
Common requirements
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationality.
- Physical presence in Spain.
- No relevant criminal record.
- Not listed as inadmissible.
- No public-order, public-security or public-health threat.
- Evidence for the specific route: stay, work, training, family tie, previous residence or vulnerability.
Filing strategy
The most important step is choosing the correct route. A weak or incorrectly framed file can cause months of delay. We build a timeline, classify evidence by date and type, and prepare the legal explanation before filing.