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Social and labor roots
Temporary residence authorization on the grounds of social and labor roots
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Description
This authorization allows foreign nationals to obtain temporary residence in Spain if they can prove continuous stay in the country and have a job offer that meets the requirements established by current regulations.
Avantages
Authorizes residence and employment in Spain during its validity.
Facilitates integration into the formal labor market.
Possibility of renewal if the established requirements are met.
How to apply? (including family members)
Foreign nationals who are in Spain and can prove continuous stay of at least 2 years.
The applicant must have a job offer that meets the established requirements.
Does not allow for the inclusion of dependent family members in the initial application.
Requirements
Not be a citizen of a Member State of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland.
Have no criminal record in Spain or in the countries where the applicant has resided in the last 5 years.
Not be prohibited from entering Spain or listed as inadmissible in the Schengen Area.
Prove continuous stay in Spain for at least 2 years.
Have a job offer that meets the established requirements.
Required Documents
Valid and complete passport.
Criminal record certificate from the country of origin and from the countries where the applicant has resided in the past 5 years.
Documents proving continuous stay in Spain (e.g., registration certificate, utility bills, etc.).
Employment contract signed by both parties that meets the established requirements.
Proof of payment of the corresponding fee.
Duration and Renewal
Initial validity: 1 year.
Renewal: It is possible to modify to a residence and work permit if the requirements are met.
Application Process
Document Gathering
Gather all supporting documents proving continuous stay and the job offer.
Submission of the application
Submit the application to the competent Immigration Office.
Decision and visa issuance
The Administration will issue a decision on the application within a period of 3 months.
Final procedures
Once granted, the Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) must be processed.
Normative
Organic Law 4/2000 of January 11 on the Rights and Liberties of Foreigners in Spain and Their Social Integration
Royal Decree 1155/2024 of November 19
