In short: arraigo socioformativo (arraigo for training) is a residence authorisation on exceptional grounds for people with 2 continuous years in Spain (absences ≤90 days) who are enrolled in regulated training. A commitment to a SEPE-promoted course for hard-to-fill occupations also counts. A social-integration report is always required (Hoja 30, inclusion.gob.es).
In person or by representative? Filed personally (legal representative only for minors/incapacitated persons — SEM 1/2024), in person at the provincial Immigration Office: sheet 30 does not list an online channel for this type.
Qualifying studies (Hoja 30)
- Post-compulsory secondary education full-time at an authorised centre, leading to a recognised diploma (art. 52.1.b RLOEX) — e.g. bachillerato.
- Grade-C professional certificates, levels 1-3 (Organic Law 3/2022 on vocational training) and the in-person offer of compulsory adult education (art. 52.1.e RLOEX).
- A commitment to training promoted by the Public Employment Services aimed at hard-to-fill occupations.
Always required on top: the social-integration report from the region or town hall of your habitual residence (see SEM 4/2025 instructions). Common requirements: not an international-protection applicant (that time does not count); no criminal record (Spain + countries where you lived during the 5 years before entering Spain); fee.
Special deadlines for this type
- If enrolment has an official window, the application must be filed in the 2 months before that window opens.
- After approval you have 3 months to prove enrolment to the Immigration Office; otherwise the permit can be extinguished.
Decision: 3 months; no reply = rejected by administrative silence (what to do). Duration: 1 year; renewal requires the centre's report certifying promotion to the second year (basic/mid-level cycles) or, if you finished early, the diploma/certificate + active job search with public-employment-service registration.
Work: this permit allows working as an employee up to 30 hours a week in total, paid at least the minimum wage (SMI) or the collective-agreement rate pro rata (art. 131.b RD 1155/2024). If you hold an arraigo para la formación granted under the previous regulation (RD 557/2011), check your resolution: it may say «No autoriza a trabajar» (does not allow work). For those permits the Ministry's official guide points to a modification to residence and work (art. 191 RD 1155/2024), with a job contract or self-employment; more in arraigo renewal.
Steps
- Choose the training and enrol or apply for a place (or prepare the written SEPE training commitment).
- Request the social-integration report from your region/town hall.
- Gather proof of the 2 years (padrón, healthcare records, official documents) and criminal-record certificates (countries where you lived during the 5 years before entering Spain, sworn translation, apostille/legalisation where needed).
- File form EX-10 in person at your provincial Immigration Office (book a cita previa).
- Pay the fee, form 790 code 052 (heading 2.3.1) within 10 working days.
- If granted: prove enrolment within 3 months and apply in person for the TIE card within 1 month (documents).
Official source: Information sheet 30 — inclusion.gob.es · RD 1155/2024.
Informational only; check the official source and a professional for your specific case.
