🇪🇸 Spain · Regularisation
Autorización y renovación residencia temporal por circunstancias excepcionales — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,200 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €38 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/en/web/migraciones/w/autorizacion-residencia-temporal-por-circunstancias-excepcionales.-arraigo-social.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,200.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
Criminal record
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Age range
Application fee
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.