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EonLegal Solutions guides your residency, visa and citizenship process with clear strategy and continuous support. Specialists in arraigo social, family reunification and Spanish citizenship.

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Office
A Coruña, Galicia
Coverage
Nationwide in Spain
Languages
ES · EN
Special editionRoyal Decree · Transitional provision№ 07 / VII
Reader notice

Extraordinary regularisation.A six-month legal window.

The Spanish Government enables a single process for residents who lived in Spain before 1 January 2026. Centralised online filing at UTEX, positive silence resolution and an initial one-year authorisation with access to social security.

Filing closes

30 Jun · 2026

Non-extendable deadline. No applications after this date.

Who qualifies

Three valid grounds

  • 01

    Social

    Continuous residence in Spain prior to 1 January 2026.

  • 02

    Political

    Holders of international protection or asylum claims under review.

  • 03

    Economic

    Workers with a verifiable employment link or a path to social security.

Calendar

Process milestones

  1. 16 Apr 2026Online filing opens through the Mercurio platform.
  2. 20 Apr 2026In-person attention starts (prior appointment required).
  3. 30 Jun 2026Filing closes. No applications accepted after this date.
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Practice areas

Immigration services. One point of contact.

We cover the full immigration cycle in Spain — from the initial eligibility review to the final document — with a single team assigned to your case.

  • 01

    Spanish residence permits: employee, self-employed and family reunification

    Residence and work permits for employees, self-employed workers, family reunification and long-term residency under Spanish Organic Law 4/2000.

    • Residence as employee (cuenta ajena): employment-based, annual renewal required
    • Residence as self-employed (cuenta propia): business plan + economic viability proof, annual assessment
    • Family reunification: spouse, children, ascendants, dependants on family basis
    • Long-term residency (LD): indefinite status after 5 years of continuous temporary residence
    • Long-term EU (LD-UE): for EU family members with enhanced Schengen movement rights
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  • 02

    Arraigo permits: social, employment, family and training regularisation

    Social, employment-based, family and training-based arraigo: regularisation routes for non-residents evidencing established ties in Spain.

    • Social arraigo: 2 years continuous residence + autonomous community social integration report
    • Employment-based arraigo: 6 months proven employment (court judgment, Labour Inspectorate report, or administrative resolution)
    • Family arraigo: documented family bond + community mediation or official certifying report
    • Training-based arraigo: enrolled student with 2+ years cumulative residence in Spain
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  • 03

    Spanish visas: work, study, non-lucrative and family

    Work, study, non-lucrative, entrepreneur and family member visas filed in coordination with Spanish consulates.

    • Work visa: highly-qualified professionals (TIC) or dependent employee with employment contract
    • Non-lucrative visa: proof of financial means without employment requirement or job search obligation
    • Study visa: enrolment in accredited institution, health insurance, proof of financial means
    • Entrepreneur visa: business project and investment or job creation in Spain
    • Family member visa: spouse, registered partner, or descendants of Spanish citizen
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  • 04

    Spanish citizenship: residency, option and Democratic Memory Law

    Citizenship by residency (5 years), by option, Democratic Memory Law routes, and Spanish passport management.

    • Naturalisation by residency: 5 years (2 years for Iberoamericans, Portuguese, Filipinos, Sephardim)
    • Citizenship by option: for children, grandchildren and descendants of Spanish nationals
    • Democratic Memory Law: for descendants of Civil War exiles and persecuted Republicans
    • Language examinations: CCSE and DELE B1 requirements vary by nationality (some exemptions apply)
    • Passport issuance and post-citizenship documentation
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  • 05

    EU family member residence card: rights and processing in Spain

    Residence card for EU citizen family members: initial card, renewal and access to permanent residency status.

    • Initial residence card (TRF-UE art. 10): valid 5 years, renewable as long as ties persist
    • Permanent residence card (art. 20): indefinite status after 5 years continuous legal residence
    • Full labour market access without sectoral or geographic employment restrictions
    • Covers spouse, registered partner, dependent children and dependent ascendants
    • Free movement rights in Schengen zone equivalent to EU citizens
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  • 06

    Driver's license exchange and traffic administration for foreigners in Spain

    Exchange of foreign driving permits, vehicle transfers, certificates and filing with Spain's Traffic Authority (Dirección General de Tráfico, DGT).

    • Driving license exchange: conversion to valid Spanish permit (2–4 weeks processing)
    • Compatibility assessment: verification whether foreign permit is exchangeable without examination
    • Homologation or theoretical test: procedures if additional Spanish test is required
    • Vehicle transfers: change of ownership through DGT (simplified online processes now available)
    • De-registration and document management: DGT certificates, duplicates, traffic record certificates
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About the firm

Legal strategy.Human support.

Eon Legal is a law firm based in A Coruña focused exclusively on immigration, residency and citizenship law. A single team is assigned to each case — no handovers, no generic answers.

We combine technical rigour with clear communication: we identify the best legal route, anticipate documentary requirements and accompany the client throughout the whole process, both in person and online.

Coverage
Nationwide in Spain
Languages
Spanish · English
Specialization
Immigration & citizenship
Format
In-person & online
Frequently asked questions

Direct answers to the most common questions.

If your case is not listed here, get in touch. Every file is different and deserves an individual review.

What are the requirements for social arraigo in Spain?
Social arraigo (arraigo social) is a regularisation route for non-residents who can demonstrate lasting ties to Spain without prior authorisation. Under Organic Law 4/2000, it requires: (1) continuous residence in Spanish territory for at least two years, (2) an employment contract with a minimum duration of one year, (3) absence of criminal records in Spain and the country of origin, and (4) a favourable social integration report issued by the corresponding Autonomous Community. All four requirements must be evidenced simultaneously in the application filed with the Immigration Office.
How long does Spanish citizenship by residency take?
Spanish citizenship by residency (naturalisation) has a statutory maximum of one year from filing the complete application with the Ministry of Justice. However, actual resolution typically occurs between 12 and 24 months due to application volumes. Applications without administrative issues, with impeccable documentation and proactive response to official requests can obtain favourable resolution within the minimum timeframe. Deadlines may extend if the Administration issues requests for additional documentation.
Can I file the visa for family members of a Spanish citizen from within Spain?
Yes. The residency visa for family members of a Spanish citizen offers procedural flexibility: it can be filed either at the competent consulate in the foreign relative's country of origin or directly at the Immigration Office in Spain. Filing in Spain is permitted provided the applicant is present in Spanish territory and evidences: (1) family relationship with a Spanish citizen, (2) sufficient financial means for family support, and (3) adequate accommodation. Documents must be apostilled at origin under the Hague Apostille Convention.
What is the difference between employment-based and social arraigo?
Both routes allow regularisation without prior authorisation, but their requirements differ substantially. Employment-based arraigo (arraigo laboral) requires proof of continuous employment for a minimum of six months in Spain, evidenced by court judgment, Labour Inspectorate report or administrative resolution. Social arraigo, by contrast, requires two years of continuous residence, a future employment contract (minimum one year), and a favourable social integration report from the Autonomous Community. Employment-based arraigo focuses on the employer relationship, while social arraigo evaluates broader social integration.
Do you handle cases outside A Coruña?
Yes. Eon Legal manages immigration files across all of Spain through online filing with the Administration (Immigration Offices, UTEX and other competent bodies), secure video consultations with end-to-end encryption, and digital document custody backed up physically at our A Coruña office. Our team coordinates all file management without requiring in-person client attendance, ensuring confidentiality and continuity throughout the process.
When can applications for the 2026 extraordinary regularisation process be filed?
The 2026 extraordinary regularisation process offers two simultaneous channels. The online channel opens Thursday 16 April 2026 and is available 24 hours daily throughout the application period, managed by the Immigration Case-Handling Unit (UTEX) via the Mercurio platform. Appointments for in-person filing can be requested from 16 April, with in-office attention beginning Monday 20 April. The deadline for filing through either channel is non-extendable: 30 June 2026.
What is the Mercurio platform and what role does it play in the extraordinary regularisation?
Mercurio is the single platform of the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration designed exclusively for the 2026 extraordinary regularisation process. Through Mercurio, applicants submit all required documentation: criminal records, proof of residence, and evidence of social, labour or political ties supporting the application. The Immigration Case-Handling Unit (UTEX) uses Mercurio to review files, request clarifications when necessary, and issue the initial one-year residence and work authorisation with access to Spain's Social Security system.
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Email
contacto@eonlegalsolutions.com
Phone
+34 640 61 13 99
Office
A Coruña, España
Coverage
Cases handled nationwide across Spain.