Spain has brought into effect a new law to regularise up to 500,000 undocumented foreign nationals by granting temporary residence and work permits. The window runs until June 30, 2026, targeting labour shortages and demographic pressures. Eligibility hinges on residency, age, and criminal-record criteria, with additional routes via employment, family ties, or social vulnerability.
Spain has introduced a mass legalization program for undocumented migrants, offering eligible applicants a renewable residence permit. The government says hundreds of thousands may qualify, provided they have been living in Spain for at least five months and have no criminal record. Officials want to bring newcomers into the workforce and fully integrate them into the economy and social security system.
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