As you know, one of the main requirements when applying for this type of arraigo is proving that you have lived in Spanish territory for the 3 years prior to your application.
The question is, how do I do this effectively so that my application is not rejected?
It is not that complicated. You can use any type of document that demonstrates that.
From water and electricity bills, to a ticket/receipt from any store (such as a ticket for the purchase of an electrical appliance), to a library card or gym membership.
As long as the document proves that you have stayed in Spain, it will be valid.
We recommend that you submit as many documents as possible; and that, if possible, you attach public documents if you have them (such as powers of attorney or any communication from the administration or government).
As we have said in the previous section, the census can be very useful in this regard. However, the law does not require you to have been registered in the city hall for the whole three years in order to be granted social roots.
Starting with your entry stamp at the airport, you can collect documents, invoices, tickets, or any other paper that verifies that you have been in the country chronologically during all that time.
