Key updates to spain’s immigration law 2025.
Spain’s immigration law has recently undergone significant changes, impacting various aspects of residency and work permits. Here’s a breakdown of the most crucial updates.
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Key updates to spain’s immigration law 2025:
- CHANGES IN ARRAIGO PROCEDURES »
- VISA AND RESIDENCY PERMIT UPDATES »
- FAMILY REUNIFICATION ENHANCEMENTS »
- FOCUS ON LABOR MARKET INTEGRATION »
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- ALL TYPES OF RESIDENCY AVAILABLE IN SPAIN »
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CHANGES IN ARRAIGO PROCEDURES:
- There are modifications affecting the different types of “arraigo” (roots) procedures. Specifically there are changes affecting the time someone needs to be in Spain before being able to apply for arraigo.
- There are also changes affecting the family members of Spanish citizens.
VISA AND RESIDENCY PERMIT UPDATES:
- New visa categories have been introduced, including those aimed at attracting skilled workers in high-demand sectors.
- Modifications to existing residency permits, streamlining processes and expanding eligibility criteria.
FAMILY REUNIFICATION ENHANCEMENTS:
- Improvements to the family reunification process, facilitating the ability of foreign residents to bring their families to Spain.
- Changes to the ages of family members that can be reunited.
FOCUS ON LABOR MARKET INTEGRATION:
- Measures designed to facilitate the integration of foreign workers into the Spanish labor market.
ALL TYPES OF RESIDENCY AVAILABLE IN SPAIN:
- Digital-Nomad visa Spain (Remote worker in Spain)
- Non-Lucrative visa Spain (Spanish visa non lucrative)
- Student-Visa Permit (Student-Visa & up-to 30 hours work per week)
- Self-Employed visa Spain (Self employed expats in Spain)
Please see-here our video-blog with options and legal-advice to obtain residency in Spain.
Remember that immigration procedures and immigration regulations change regularly, so it’s crucial to stay updated with the latest information from reliable sources. If you have specific questions or concerns about your situation, it’s advisable to consult with immigration authorities or legal professionals specializing in immigration matters, to do this, please click-here »
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Permanent residency is obtained after 5 years of Spanish Residency through Digital-Nomad, Student-Visa, Non-Lucrative Residency or Self-Employed Residency. This followed by 5 years as a permanent resident in Spain and means you can then obtain Spanish Citizenship with a Spanish Passport.
