Obtain Residency in Spain through Labour Ties as Arraigo Laboral and demonstrate your labour ties as a foreigner in Spain. The following is a guide on how to obtain Residency through Labor Ties in 2024.
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Obtain Residency in Spain through Labour Ties as Arraigo Laboral in 2024:
- REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENCY THROUGH ARRAIGO LABORAL »
- TWO YEARS OF STAY IN SPAIN »
- PROVING 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT »
- CHANGES IN THE FOREIGNER’S REGULATION: »
- APPLYING FOR RESIDENCY THROUGH LABOR TIES »
- WHERE TO APPLY FOR RESIDENCY THROUGH LABOR TIES »
- OBTAINING RESIDENCY THROUGH LABOR TIES »
- RENEWING RESIDENCY THROUGH LABOR TIES »
- ALL TYPES OF RESIDENCY AVAILABLE IN SPAIN »
- SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A SOLICITOR »
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENCY THROUGH ARRAIGO LABORAL:
The minimum requirements for processing this Residence Permit for Exceptional Circumstances are:
- Not being a citizen of a European Union, European Economic Area, or Swiss state, or a family member of citizens to whom the Union citizen regime applies
- No criminal record in Spain and in previous countries of residence for offenses under Spanish law
- Not being prohibited from entering Spain and not being listed as rejectable in the territorial space of countries with which Spain has a signed agreement to that effect
- Not being, if applicable, within the commitment period not to return to Spain that the foreigner assumed when voluntarily returning to their country of origin
- Having stayed continuously in Spain for a minimum period of two years. Continuous stay is understood if absences have not exceeded 90 days in the last two years
- Being able to demonstrate the existence of employment relationships lasting at least six months
TWO YEARS OF STAY IN SPAIN:
Similar to Social Residency (Arraigo Social), Residency through Arraigo Laboral can be processed when you have stayed in Spain for at least two years continuously.
This stay must also be immediately preceding the application for this permit. Therefore, if you are considering applying for this type of authorization in Spain, you need to provide documentary evidence that you have lived here and have not been outside for more than 90 days during that period.
To prove that you have stayed in Spain, you can submit any document with your full name and date, such as historical registration, invoices, money transfers or medical certificates.
PROVING 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Within that two-year period, it is necessary to have worked for at least 6 months.
It is also essential that the employment relationship has had some importance. In other words, you must prove:
- That you have worked as an employee with a contract or contracts involving work of 30 hours per week or 15 hours per week over a period of 12 months.
- Or that you have worked as a self-employed person for 6 months continuously.
CHANGES IN THE FOREIGNER’S REGULATION:
Currently, it is necessary to prove that you have worked for at least 6 months within the 2-year period. The employment relationship(s) must have occurred within a legal stay or residence.
With the entry into force on August 16, 2022, of the reform of the Foreigner’s Regulation, many people can benefit from Residency through Labor Ties and obtain a residence and work permit.
This group of people may include:
- Individuals who had the Red Card, worked, and were ultimately denied asylum
- People who had a residence and work permit, worked, and could not renew it
- Foreigners holding a Residence Permit as a Highly Qualified Professional who cannot renew their permits
- Individuals with a Community Card who are no longer entitled to it today
- Also, those who have worked as self-employed, etc.
APPLYING FOR RESIDENCY THROUGH LABOR TIES:
Submitions for this type of application can be processed without any issues currently.
The Foreigner’s Regulation reform came into effect on August 16, 2022, so it is now possible to make this type of application.
WHERE TO APPLY FOR RESIDENCY THROUGH LABOR TIES:
Like any other residence and work authorization in Spain, it is processed at the Foreigners’ Office in your city, where you have your residence, and where you are registered.
Remember that to apply for this permit in Spain, you must meet each of the requirements mentioned earlier, our legal services can be Employed-here ».
OBTAINING RESIDENCY THROUGH LABOR TIES:
Now that we know where to apply for Residency through Labor Ties, the next question is, how do you submit the application?
We have several ways to apply for the Residence Permit for Exceptional Circumstances, Residency through Labor Ties, but the best way to submit your application is online.
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis in Spain, many procedures and transactions have been made available online, and this method of application with a digital certificate has become the fastest and most agile.
If you do not have this electronic identity, you can always schedule your appointment at the corresponding Foreigners’ Office and submit all the documentation in person. In this case, you can schedule the appointment here and choose the day and time to appear at the office and submit the application in person.
The Residence Permit for Exceptional Circumstances, Residency through Labor Ties, is a residence and work permit valid for one year.
Once you hold this card, you can work both as an employee and as a self-employed person without having to do any further paperwork.
RENEWING RESIDENCY THROUGH LABOR TIES:
Like any permit in Spain, once it is nearing expiration, it is necessary to renew it to avoid staying irregularly in Spain.
In this sense, we must meet certain requirements, especially of a labor nature, to modify this permit to a Residence and Work Authorization for Salaried or Self-employed Work.
Similar to other permits, we will also have the option to renew it by proving our own economic means or those of a direct family member.
ARRAIGO SOCIAL (SOCIAL RESIDENCY) VS. ARRAIGO LABORAL (RESIDENCY THROUGH LABOR TIES):
What is the difference between these two Residencies, and which one is better?
This is a question we regularly receive and because of this we believe the most suitable is to make a brief explination the most important aspects of each permit.
- Social Residency (Arraigo Social)
To apply for this permit, we must prove that we have stayed in Spain for the three years prior to the application, continuously, and also have a full-time job offer, prove our own resources, or justify that we are going to start our own business. - Residency Through Labour Ties (Arraigo Laboral)
Residency Through Labour Ties in Spain allows individuals to obtain legal residency based on their employment or work-related connections in the country. This type of residency is linked to job contracts, making it accessible for those seeking to work and reside in Spain.
ALL TYPES OF RESIDENCY AVAILABLE IN SPAIN:
- Golden-Visa Spain (Spain citizenship by investment)
- Non-Lucrative visa Spain (Spain visa non lucrative)
- Self-Employed visa Spain (self employed expats in Spain)
- Digital-Nomad visa Spain (remote worker in Spain)
Please see-here our video-blog with options and legal-advice to obtain residency in Spain.
Remember that immigration procedures and immigration regulations change regularly, so it’s crucial to stay updated with the latest information from reliable sources. If you have specific questions or concerns about your situation, it’s advisable to consult with immigration authorities or legal professionals specializing in immigration matters, to do this, please click-here »
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Permanent residency is obtained after 5 years of Spanish Residency through Self-Employed Residency, Digital-Nomad, Non-Lucrative Residency or Golden-Visa. This followed by 5 years as a permanent resident in Spain and means you can then obtain Spanish Citizenship with a Spanish Passport.
