Spain

Welcome to Spain - An info-guide for refugees and migrants (December 2018)

Spain > Contacts

In this chapter you will find contacts of organizations/associations all over Spain that can support you. If you don't find one in your city look for one that is close to you or call the national organizations. If no one picks up the phone, try again later. Some organizations only work during the morning hours, most of them have a pause between 14h and 17h and they don't usually work on weekends...

Spain > Overview

The Western Mediterranean migration route is the busiest this year. There are strong border controls and deportation agreements between the Spanish state and Sub-saharan countries or Morocco to return third-country nationals. Still, the number of people who manage to enter Spanish territory increases every year.

Risks, Rights and Saftey at Sea: Morocco-Spain

These informations are for people who are considering to cross the sea between Morocco and Spain. They aim neither at deterring people from, nor at encouraging people to attempt the crossing, but rather at providing objective informations and sharing experiences about risks, rights, and vital safety measures to take at sea.

Situation at the border

When you arrive in Spain, whether by land or by sea, it is very important to get away from the border, and make sure that as many people as possible are made aware that you are there, especially the media. If you are injured or ill, make sure to inform the authorities and other people present, as this is one of the main reasons you might not be pushed back.

Arrival in Ceuta and Melilla

Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish cities on Moroccan territory – the only two land borders between Europe and the African continent. They are part of Spain, but they are not part of the Schengen area.....

Arrival to the Mainland Spain

Arrival and further steps on Mainland Spain....

Spain > Dublin III

According to the Dublin agreement, people have to apply for asylum in the country where they first entered Europe.......

Spain > Asylum

There exist two types of international protection in Spain: asylum and subsidiary protection. When you apply for asylum you automatically apply for both types, and the state will decide which one you are granted....

Spain > Gender

Can I get a residence and work permit if I am victim of gender-violence?

Spain > Minors

The situation for underaged migrants is very different in terms of access to residency, health care and education.

Spain > Regularization

In which cases can I get a temporary residence permit when I am in irregular situation in Spain?

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Spain > Detention

In case you are arrested by the police you have the following rights:.....

Spain > Deportation

If you are being deported, even if you manage to stay in Spain, you should know that you will be forbidden to enter Spain or another European country again for a period of three to five years.....

Spain > Living

RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES OF MIGRANTS IN SPAIN

What rights do I have “without papers” in Spain?

Spain > Family

Can my relatives live with me in Spain?

Yes. In Spain you can be reunited with your husband, wife or civil partner, your children (minors) and the minors of your spouse or civil partner, including adopted minors and disabled children of any age. Also your ancestors and those of your spouse or civil partner if they are economically independent.....

Spain > Work

For people who are in an irregular situation in Spain the most common way to get a residence permit is the so called “ARRAIGO SOCIAL”.

You have to already have lived 3 years in the country. Also you need to demonstrate that you have your own financial resources. This is possible with a work contract.

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