Have you lived in Spain and lost your residence permit? This could be your second chance!
The second-chance arraigo residence permit is designed for individuals who previously held legal residence in Spain but were unable to renew their permit for reasons unrelated to public order, national security, or public health.
Even if your renewal was denied, or if you were subject to a dismissed case or an acquittal, you may now have the opportunity to regularize your status.
This residence permit also includes work authorization — both as an employee and as a self-employed professional — without geographic or occupational restrictions during its validity.
At IGOLAW, we guide you through the entire process: analyzing your immigration background, preparing all required documentation, submitting your application, and legally representing you before the authorities.
Let us handle the legal process so you can focus on rebuilding your stability and fully exercising your right to work in Spain.
People who have lived continuously in Spain for at least 2 years, and who can prove the following:
They held a residence permit (not granted under exceptional circumstances) within the two years immediately prior to the application.
The failure to renew the permit was not due to public order, security, or public health reasons.
IMPORTANT: You may also apply if there was a court ruling denying renewal, a dismissal, or an acquittal for the penalty that caused the non-renewal.
The residence permit includes a work authorization enabling both self-employment and employment, without any geographic or job-type restrictions, for the duration of the permit.
You must be physically present in Spain (not applying for international protection).
You have resided continuously in Spain for at least 2 years.
You must have no criminal record and pose no threat to public security.
You must not be subject to a return ban or deemed inadmissible to Spain.
1 year
Start your journey toward a new residence in Spain today! Our team is ready to help you achieve your goals.
Register quickly and easily through our app — it takes just 1 minute! Simply click the “Become a Client” button in the menu and begin your smooth, secure journey toward living in Spain and beyond.
We will schedule a personalized consultation to thoroughly assess your situation and develop a strategic plan tailored to your specific needs.
During this stage, we will formalize the necessary agreements to ensure a transparent, efficient, and well-structured collaboration before beginning the process.
Once the agreement is formalized, you may choose the payment method that best suits your needs:
At IGOLAW, our support doesn’t end once your residence is approved.
You are never on your own—our team in Barcelona is here to assist you with tax matters, renewals, and any additional procedures you may need, ensuring ongoing guidance and peace of mind.
Affordable option for those who have already advanced part of the process.
Offers a review and submission of the case file by a lawyer, with basic follow-up. It does not include responses to official requests or additional services. Recommended for those who already have their documentation prepared and experience with immigration procedures.
€300
Complete assistance with the essentials.
Includes all the fundamental steps of the procedure, with legal advice, preparation of the case file, and follow-up, as well as payment of fees and management of key appointments. Ideal for those who want security and support but do not need additional services such as translations or opening a bank account.
€550
Comprehensive and worry-free service.
Designed for those who seek full support throughout the entire process. It includes everything from document preparation, sworn translations, and administrative procedures to personal assistance at appointments and coverage of all official fees.
€1020
It is an exceptional authorization that allows a foreign national in Spain to obtain temporary residence when they meet certain requirements of continuous stay and ties to the country. Arraigo” refers to a specific temporary residency permit for foreigners in an irregular situation who have established social, family, or labor ties to Spain, allowing them to legalize their status
You must have continuously resided in Spain for at least 2 years immediately prior to submitting your application.
Yes, but absences cannot exceed 90 calendar days in total within that two-year period.
No. One of the conditions is not being an applicant for international protection.
You are considered an applicant from the moment you express your intention to request asylum or protection.
If you withdraw your application, from that moment you meet the condition of not being an applicant, and the calculation of your residence period in Spain resumes.
It is a type of temporary residence authorization based on exceptional circumstances, which allows you to apply again when you could not renew or extend a previous authorization, provided that the initial authorization was not granted under exceptional circumstances.
You may apply if:
Your previous authorization was renewable or extendable, but you did not renew it within the deadline.
The renewal or extension was denied due to failure to meet the required conditions.
You cannot apply if:
Your authorization lost validity due to reasons of public order, security, or public health, unless there was a dismissal of charges or an acquittal.
Your previous authorization lost effectiveness due to a cause of termination other than that provided in Article 200.1 of Royal Decree 1155/2024.
