052 — Exceptional Circumstances Authorization (Autorización de Residencia por Circunstancias Excepcionales)

The Arraigo (Autorizacion de Residencia por Circunstancias Excepcionales) is a Spanish regularization pathway for undocumented individuals who have built genuine ties in the country. Subcategories include Social, Laboral, Familiar, and Formacion, each targeting a different profile of integration.

The authorization is valid for 1 year, grants full work rights as employee or self-employed, and can be renewed and converted to standard long-term residence. Fees total EUR 54.36 (EUR 38.28 for the authorization + EUR 16.08 for the TIE card). Processing takes up to 3 months.

This visa is ideal for undocumented migrants already living in Spain who can demonstrate at least 2 years of continuous presence and meaningful social, family, or labor ties.