Spanish immigration law
Arraigo in Spain
Assessment of Spanish arraigo routes, documentary history and the applicable immigration framework.
- Spain-Licensed Attorney · ICATF nº 5961
- Spanish · English · Romanian
- Las Chafiras · Tenerife South
- Spanish law · Throughout Spain
Practical questions for international clients
Arraigo: reconstruct your history before selecting a route
Arraigo assessment begins with the chronology of presence in Spain, entries and exits, family or social ties and relevant educational or employment records. Choosing a category because its name sounds familiar can be misleading if the actual history does not support it.
Spanish immigration regulations and transitional provisions require date-specific review. The first task is to organise evidence and test which facts can actually be established rather than assume all time spent in Spain has the same legal effect.
Which arraigo route may fit your history in Spain?
Arraigo requires identification of the relevant legal category and the evidence supporting it. A review must use the current framework and the applicant’s personal history rather than an older checklist.
Different personal histories may require different assessments. We first reconstruct the relevant dates, relationships and evidence against the rules currently in force, rather than relying on an old checklist or a general eligibility promise.
What we review
- Potentially applicable category
- Relevant stay, relationships or other circumstances
- Evidence and procedural preparation
What to prepare for a consultation
Describe your current position, where you live and the outcome you wish to achieve. Mention any existing permission, application or decision and its relevant dates. Explain which civil, professional or financial documents you already hold; the final checklist depends on the procedure and the competent authority.
For the first contact, send only the information needed to identify the matter. Do not send identity documents, bank records or sensitive case files through an unsolicited message. ILS will confirm the appropriate channel when documents are needed.
How the engagement works
- Assess the facts and available documents, including any urgent dates.
- Agree the scope, professional terms and documents required for the next stage.
- Carry out the agreed review, preparation and coordination, addressing issues as they arise.
- Explain the next steps and any work that falls outside the engagement.
A question to clarify before proceeding
Can I rely on a checklist from an earlier year?
Do not assume an older checklist still applies. The category, current rules and individual facts must be reviewed before preparing the application.
Scope and practical limits
A visa, a residence authorisation, an NIE number, a TIE card and Spanish nationality are different concepts. The applicable procedure and documentary requirements depend on the case and the competent authority. A guide does not establish individual eligibility, and neither a favourable decision nor a processing time is guaranteed.
Official information and professional responsibility
Constantin Razvan Gospodin Florea · ICATF nº 5961
The applicable legislation and the documents required must be checked for the individual matter. Official reference sources:
Next step
Request a consultation to review your circumstances and define the appropriate legal work. Translations, public fees and work by other professionals are included only if expressly agreed.
Spanish-law consultations in New York
Meet in Manhattan through SpainLawNYC
For this Spanish-law procedure, a paid in-person legal consultation in Manhattan, New York may be arranged through SpainLawNYC, strictly by prior appointment and subject to confirmation. There is no walk-in office in Manhattan. Consultations concern Spanish law only, not US law. Remote consultations and appointments in Tenerife are also available.