{"id":52433,"date":"2025-08-26T21:02:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T19:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/?p=52433"},"modified":"2025-08-26T21:03:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T19:03:01","slug":"new-immigration-regulation-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/immigration\/new-immigration-regulation-spain","title":{"rendered":"New Immigration Regulation in Spain: What Has Changed and Who It Affects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Was the Immigration Law Modified?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain\u2019s new immigration regulation, effective <strong>20 May 2025<\/strong>, responds to pressing social and economic needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ageing population<\/strong> and shortages in key sectors such as agriculture, hospitality, and care services.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lengthy waiting times<\/strong> for procedures like labour or social <em>arraigo<\/em> and work permits.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alignment with EU mobility frameworks<\/strong>, ensuring consistency with European standards.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main Changes Introduced in the 2025 Regulation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Easier access to <\/strong><strong><em>arraigo laboral<\/em><\/strong><strong> and <\/strong><strong><em>arraigo social<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Residence period reduced from 3 years to <strong>2 years<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction of the <a href=\"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/legal\/second-chance-law-spain-cancel-debt\"><strong><em>second-chance<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> arraigo<\/em> for those who lost a permit in the last 2 years.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatibility of work and studies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International students can now work up to <strong>30 hours per week<\/strong> without an additional permit.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After completing their studies, they can directly apply for residence and <a href=\"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/immigration\/work-as-a-foreign-student\"><strong>work permits<\/strong><\/a>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Digitalised and faster procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications for residence and work permits can be filed online.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public officials are receiving specialised training to apply the new rules efficiently.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Improved socio-training residence (<\/strong><strong><em>arraigo socioformativo<\/em><\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replaces the old training-based residence.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires 2 years of residence and official training.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants the right to work from the start.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Is Affected by the New Immigration Regulation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>People in irregular situations<\/strong> seeking legal residence through <em>arraigo<\/em>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foreign students<\/strong> wishing to combine work and study.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employers<\/strong> needing to legally hire foreign workers.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Families<\/strong> applying for reunification or residence renewals.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NGOs, legal advisors, and gestor\u00edas<\/strong> supporting foreigners in Spain.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Adapt to the New Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep all documents updated: registration, contracts, diplomas, etc.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check official information at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusion.gob.es\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ministry of Inclusion and Migration<\/strong><\/a>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use online platforms to avoid long delays.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek professional advice to meet requirements correctly for each case.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expected Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shorter waiting times for immigration procedures.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase in legal hiring of foreign workers.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better social and labour integration of migrants.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction of undeclared work in vulnerable sectors.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need tailored support with the <strong>new immigration regulation<\/strong>, at <strong>Entre Tr\u00e1mites<\/strong> we offer specialised services for residence permits, family reunification, and international mobility. You can contact us here, schedule a free consultation, or message us on WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I work with a student permit under the new law?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Yes. From May 2025, students may work up to 30 hours weekly without a separate permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long must I live in Spain to apply for social <\/strong><strong><em>arraigo<\/em><\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Only <strong>2 years of continuous residence and registration<\/strong> are now required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I handle immigration procedures online?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Yes. Many applications can be submitted electronically since May 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>new immigration regulation<\/em> marks a turning point in Spanish migration policy. With more flexible rules for students, streamlined <em>arraigo<\/em> options, and faster digitalised procedures, Spain is opening clearer and fairer pathways to legal residence and work. For those affected, staying informed and relying on professional support is key to taking full advantage of these changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also contact us directly through this<a href=\"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/contact\"> <strong>contact Form<\/strong><\/a> for us to call you, or if you prefer, you can<a href=\"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/consultancy\/free-immigration-consultation\"> <strong>schedule a free consultation<\/strong><\/a> or write to us on<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=34644034481&amp;text=Hola%21+Quisiera+saber+m%C3%A1s+sobre+sus+servicios&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>WhatsApp<\/strong><\/a>. We&#8217;re here to make the process easier for you!.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Spain\u2019s new immigration regulation. 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