Arraigo de Segunda Oportunidad — regain Spanish residency after it lapsed
Arraigo de Segunda Oportunidad (RD 1155/2024 art. 127.a) is for people who previously held a Spanish residence permit that lapsed, leaving them without status but still in Spain. It offers a route back to legal residence. Pathway pre-fills EX-10 and ticks the 127.a box.
Who this route is for
- ✓Previously held a Spanish residence authorisation that has since expired/lapsed
- ✓Still physically in Spain
- ✓Clean criminal record
Documents you'll need
- •Passport (full copy)
- •Evidence of the previous residence permit (old TIE, resolution)
- •Padrón certificate
- •Criminal-record certificate (apostilled + sworn translation)
- •EX-10 form, Tasa 052
Pathway pre-fills the EX-10 and writes the Spanish cover letter — free.
10 minutes. No signup. No upsell. The same document pack a Spanish consultancy charges €350 for.
Start free diagnostic →Frequently asked questions
Who is Arraigo de Segunda Oportunidad for?+
People who once held legal Spanish residency (e.g. a TIE that expired and wasn't renewed in time) and fell out of status while remaining in Spain. It's a 'second chance' to regularise under RD 1155/2024 art. 127.a.
I never held Spanish residency before — can I use this route?+
No. This route specifically requires a previous Spanish residence authorisation. If you've never held one, look at Arraigo Social (after two years) or another route — Pathway's diagnostic will identify it.
How long does it take?+
Typically three to six months at the Oficina de Extranjería.
Which form do I file?+
EX-10, with the 127.a (segunda oportunidad) authorisation box. Pathway fills and ticks this automatically.