Work Roots in Spain

WORK ROOTS IN SPAIN REQUIREMENTS

It is a temporary residence due to exceptional circumstances granted to foreigners who are in an irregular situation in Spain for a period of 2 years and who have had labor relations whose duration is not less than 6 months.

The granting of the residence authorization will be accompanied by a work authorization for someone else in Spain during its validity.

REQUIREMENTS

• Not to be a citizen of a State of the European Union, of the European Economic Area or of Switzerland, or relative of citizens of these countries to which the regime of citizen of the Union applies.
• Lack of criminal records in Spain and in their previous countries of residence.
• Not be prohibited from entering Spain and not appear as rejectable in the territorial space of countries with which Spain has signed an agreement in this regard.
• Not being, where appropriate, within the commitment period of no return to Spain that the foreigner has assumed by voluntarily returning to their country of origin.
• To have remained continuously in Spain, for a period of two years. – Having had labor relations for at least 6 months.

Place of presentation: Immigration office of the province where the foreigner resides.

Learn about the Work Roots option under Residence and Roots, which acknowledges your professional contributions, and consider how it complements other residency paths like Social Roots and Long Term Residence.