Spain’s law begins regularising 500000 undocumented migrants with work permits until 2026

Temporary residence and work permits depend on eligibility checks

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.