Transitioning from Temporary Protection to a Residence Permit in Spain: When and How

Temporary Protection for Ukrainians in Spain is an important but unstable status. When and how to transition to a standard residence permit?

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Key facts and steps

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• Arraigo social (requires 3 years)

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• Long-term residency (5 years)

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• Citizenship by residence (10 years)

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Current alternatives

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1. Non-lucrative residency: income from 400% IPREM/month

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2. Arraigo social: 3 years + contract or integration report

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3. Arraigo extraordinario (RD 316/2026): only 5 months, deadline 30.06.2026

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4. Family reunification

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5. Work authorisation

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Fee for new permit: €102.58