Socio-laboral roots in Spain
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If you've been in Spain for at least two years, have worked, and are in an irregular situation, you can apply for residency based on social and employment roots.
What is social and labor roots in Spain?
Socio-laboral roots are a form of temporary residence due to exceptional circumstances aimed at foreigners who have remained in Spain continuously for at least two years and can demonstrate a valid employment relationship.
Who can apply for social and labor roots?
- Spouses, partners, or first-degree relatives with legal residence in Spain and sufficient financial means.
- People who do not meet the above requirements and present a favorable social integration report, managed by the Autonomous Communities.
Requirements for applying for social roots in Spain
Be in Spain at the time of application
Have no criminal record in Spain or in any other country where you have resided in the last 5 years.
Not be prohibited from entering Spain or listed as inadmissible to the Schengen area
Not being subject to a non-return commitment following a voluntary return program.
Have lived continuously in Spain for at least 2 years.
Not pose a risk to public order or security
Payment of the administrative fee
Guaranteed minimum wage
Employment contracts must guarantee at least one of the following salary conditions:
- The current Interprofessional Minimum Wage (SMI), or
- The salary provided for in the applicable collective agreement, proportional to the agreed working hours.
Minimum working day and duration: lThe sum of the contracts must reach, as a minimum, a weekly work day of 20 hours, calculated in global computation.
Possibility of submitting multiple contracts. Multiple contracts may be submitted provided that:
Whether it is seasonal or part-time work, with successive contracts from different employers.
Part-time and simultaneous work is carried out for several employers, which together meet the required minimum working hours..
Employer Requirements: Employers must comply with the provisions of Article 74 of the Immigration Regulations, with the exception of point 1.a). This means they must have the legal capacity to enter into contracts, be up to date with their tax obligations, and demonstrate the viability of their business activity.
Documentation required for the application for social and labor roots
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