{"id":30982,"date":"2025-07-11T10:33:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T09:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cinc.com\/?p=30982"},"modified":"2025-07-11T10:35:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T09:35:03","slug":"family-roots-what-it-consists-of-and-what-are-the-requirements-to-apply-for-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cinc.com\/en\/family-roots-what-it-consists-of-and-what-are-the-requirements-to-apply-for-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Family roots: what it consists of and what are the requirements to apply for it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Family roots (\u201carraigo familiar\u201d) is a special residency permit, relatively easy to obtain if all the requirements are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a temporary residence authorization based on exceptional circumstances, which can be granted to foreigners residing in Spain who are either the parent or legal guardian of a minor with Spanish nationality, the child of a father or mother who were originally Spanish, or the spouse or registered partner of a Spanish citizen, or of the spouse\u2019s registered partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need more information to apply for family roots residency, the Immigration Department at CINC Asesor\u00eda can help guide you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What regulations govern family roots residency?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The family roots residency permit is governed by the following legislation:
\u2022 Organic Law 4\/2000, of January 11, on the Rights and Freedoms of Foreigners in Spain and their Social Integration (article 31.3).
\u2022 Regulation of Organic Law 4\/2000, approved by Royal Decree 557\/2011, of April 20 (articles 123 to 130).
\u2022 DGM Instructions 8\/2020 on the residence in Spain of parents, nationals of third countries, of minors who are citizens of the Union, including Spaniards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the necessary requirements to apply for it?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

To apply for family roots residency, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Not be a citizen of a European Union State, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland, nor a family member of citizens of these countries to whom the Union citizen regime applies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Have no criminal record in Spain or previous countries of residence for offenses recognized under Spanish law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Not be banned from entering Spain and not be listed as inadmissible in countries with which Spain has signed such agreements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Not be under a commitment of non-return to Spain if the foreigner has voluntarily returned to their country of origin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Fall under one of the following cases:
      \u2022 Be the father, mother, or legal guardian of a minor with Spanish nationality, provided that the applicant has custody of the minor, lives with them, or is up to date with parental obligations. Also, be a person who supports a Spanish national with disabilities in exercising their legal capacity, provided the applicant has custody of the disabled person and lives with them. In this case, a five-year authorization is granted that allows working both as an employee and self-employed.
      \u2022 Be the spouse or registered partner of a Spanish citizen. Also, be an ascendant over 65 years old, or under 65 years old dependent, a descendant under 21 years old, or over 21 years old dependent, of a Spanish citizen or their spouse or registered partner. A five-year authorization is granted allowing work as an employee or self-employed.
      \u2022 Be a child of a father or mother who were originally Spanish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      As we have seen, if you meet the requirements, family roots residency is a straightforward process to obtain a residence permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Would you like us to provide information about this or any other immigration matters in Spain? Send us your inquiry!<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      If you wish to start this process, don\u2019t hesitate to contact the Immigration Department at CINC Asesor\u00eda, and we will help you obtain your residence card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Consult us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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