Family Rooting for Children of Spanish Origin

Arraigo is a condition by which, exceptionally, a residence permit in Spain can be obtained without the need to return to the country of origin for a visa.

There are three types of roots: social roots, work roots and family roots.

The type of roots that we are interested in dealing with is family roots, since it is the way in which the great-grandchildren of the Spanish exile who are of legal age can legally live in Spain as they are children of a Spaniard of source.

The first thing to do is for the father of the great-grandchild to choose the nationality of origin through the HISTORICAL MEMORY LAW.

Once the certificate is in place, the child (a great-grandson of legal age without the possibility of opting in) must travel to Spain and Once there, article 31.3 of Organic Law 4/2000, dated January 11, may be accepted, which says:

Article 45. Temporary residence authorizations for exceptional circumstances.
3. In the case of children of a father or mother who were originally Spanish.

The requested documents are:

1. Complete passport or travel document or, where appropriate, valid registration card.
2. Criminal record certificate, issued by the authorities of the country of origin or provenance.
3. Documents that prove the family bond.
4. Documents proving that the father or mother were originally Spanish.

In the instructions of the General Directorate of Immigration DGI / SGRJ / 10/2008 and that it is mandatory for the officials who issue the permits, it clearly says in the last paragraph of its page 4 and first of page 5, that it is allowed to grant residence by roots to the children of those who acquire the nationality of origin according to the transitory provision of law 52/2007. So there is nothing to deduce or interpret.
If the consulate tells you that it is not possible, YOU ARE IN MISTAKE.

To find out if you can obtain citizenship as a great-grandchild, click here.