Form EX-10 (arraigo / roots): in Madrid
Direct answer
Form EX-10 is the application for temporary residence under exceptional circumstances: social, labour or family roots. You must state the modality, attach supporting documents and pay fee 790 code 052.
Key facts
- Based on official sources (BOE, Ministry of Inclusion, National Police).
- Educational content; not legal advice.
- Editorially reviewed August 2026.
Our explanation
Madrid context
Madrid concentrates highest immigration procedure demand in Spain.
Competent offices
Madrid Immigration Office, Police stations and authorised offices.
Madrid deadlines
Appointments and decisions usually take longer than other provinces due to volume.
Madrid appointment
Mandatory for almost all procedures; no walk-in service.
Particularities
Higher congestion September-October and January; book well ahead.
Madrid tip
Prepare perfect documentation; a rejection in Madrid can cost months of waiting.
FAQ
Where do I download EX-10?
On Ministry of Inclusion or Immigration portal.
What fee do I pay?
Modelo 790 code 052 for roots applications.
Can I mark multiple modalities?
You must choose one: social, labour or family.
Official sources
Verified primary references. Our explanation is independent and does not replace official regulations.