Have you been in Spain for more than three years, is your situation irregular, and do you have a job offer?
If so, you can regularize your situation and apply for the residence and work authorization due to exceptional circumstances, SOCIAL INTEGRATION.
Remember, three requirements to apply for this type of social integration:
- Continuous and demonstrable stay of at least 3 years in Spain
- Being in an irregular situation
- Having a full-time job offer.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Only with the certificate of registration (empadronamiento) you do not prove your stay in Spain, since you can register while being a tourist and then return to your country while the time runs. There are many ways to prove your stay; if you start procedures with us, we will advise you on absolutely everything to demonstrate your continuous stay in Spain and make the process effective.
NO. It must be a full-time job offer and at least with the current minimum interprofessional salary (S.M.I.).
The minimum interprofessional salary can be checked by typing in Google:
Current minimum wage.
In the event that we submit the social integration application and it is granted, it is absolutely mandatory for the company/employer to enroll the worker in Social Security within 30 days. Otherwise, the residency would be revoked.
Social Roots in Spain
Requirements to apply for social roots
The social roots in Spain allows people in an irregular situation to regularize their situation and obtain a residence and work permit for exceptional circumstances. To do so, you must comply with three fundamental requirements: demonstrate a continuous stay of 3 years in Spain, to be in irregular situation and have a full-time job offer.
What are the requirements for social roots?
You must prove your continuous residence in Spain for at least 3 years, be in an irregular situation (without legal residence) and present a full-time job offer that guarantees your integration into Spanish society.
Minimum stay of 3 years
It is essential to demonstrate a continuous stay of at least 3 years in the country. You can do this by means of registration, rent receipts or invoices in your name.
Full-time job offer
The job offer must be full-time, with a contract of at least 1 year. Part-time offers are not valid for this procedure.
Documentation required for social roots
To apply for the social rootsIn order to apply for a visa, you need to gather a series of documents that prove your stay, work situation and personal conditions. At Spain Extranjeríawe help you to manage all the necessary documentation so that the process is fast and effective.
What documents are required?
You will need to prove your stay in Spain, a full-time employment contract and proof of integration into society. The most common documents include census certificates, job offers and personal references.
Registration and proof of residence
The registration is one of the most important documents to prove your stay in Spain. You can also use utility bills or rent receipts in your name.
Employment contract and job offer
You must submit a full-time employment contractThe minimum duration of this program is 1 year, to justify your integration into the Spanish labor market.
Frequently asked questions about social roots
At Spain Extranjeríawe answer all your questions questions about social roots and the process to regularize your situation. Here we solve some of the most common doubts.
How do I prove my stay in Spain during the requested time?
To demonstrate your continued stay in SpainYou can present your certificate of census registration, rent receipts, utility bills in your name or any other document that proves that you have lived in the country continuously.
Would it be enough for me with a part-time job offer?
No, the job offer must be full-time. Part-time or part-time contracts are not valid for processing the social roots.
What happens if I have the contract and then I am not enrolled in Social Security?
In order for your application to social roots If your application is valid, your employer must register you with the social security system. If you are not registered, you may have problems with the approval of your application.
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