One of the ways to achieve extraordinary arraigo is to prove you are in a situation of vulnerability. Here we explain step by step what to do.
Don't delay, time is running out. The essential elements are the vulnerability certificate and your passport.
What is "vulnerability" according to the law?
You don't need to be in extreme circumstances. The law says you are in a situation of vulnerability when, due to lack of legal status, your life is affected: you cannot work legally, you have no money, you live in poor conditions, you have health problems you cannot properly address, etc. It is the sum of everything that happens to you due to being in an irregular situation.
Get your vulnerability certificate
You cannot certify your own vulnerability. You need one of these entities to do it:
Option A: Social Services
Go to your city council, request an appointment with Social Services and tell them you need a vulnerability certificate for extraordinary arraigo.
Option B: Recognized NGO
The most well-known are Red Cross, Caritas, CEAR, ACCEM, Red Acoge. Go to an office, explain your situation and request the certificate.
Don't wait. These entities will have high demand. Request an appointment now.
Prepare your evidence
When you go to Social Services or the NGO, bring everything you can. The more you bring, the easier it will be to get the certificate.
No money or work
- Register as a job seeker with SEPE
- Request your Work History from Social Security
- Request a certificate proving you don't receive benefits (INSS/SEPE)
- Print bank statements from recent months
Poor housing conditions
- If you're in a shelter or reception center, request a certificate
- If you share a room with many people, mention it and take photos
- If you have no fixed address, explain it at Social Services
- Bring your municipal registry certificate
Health problems
- Request a medical report from your GP
- If you see a psychologist or psychiatrist, request a report
- If you have a disability, request the certificate or report
Dependents
- Bring birth certificates of your children
- Request school enrollment certificate
- If you are a single parent, bring documentation
- If you care for an ill family member, bring medical reports
Integration in Spain
- Bring certificates from Spanish courses, training, volunteering
- Request follow-up report from NGOs helping you
Your task list
- 1Register in the municipal registry if you haven't done so
- 2Request an appointment with Social Services or an NGO
- 3Gather documents: registry certificate, passport, work history, medical reports
- 4Request criminal records from your country as soon as possible
- 5Pay the administrative fee
- 6Submit everything by 30 June 2026
- 7Keep all receipts and copies
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