Changes To Immigration Law

Key Points?

• Spain introduced new measures to its immigration regulations that will ease work permit requirements starting 27 July 2022

Overview

On 27 July 2022, the government of Spain introduced reform measures to its immigration regulations. The update will reduce work permit requirements for foreign national workers who currently reside in Spain. These measures will also apply to foreign nationals who currently do not hold the necessary legal documents to reside in Spain.

As a result of the reform, foreign nationals who have lived in Spain (legally or without legal documentation) for two or more years and worked for at least six months during that time, will be permitted to enroll in training courses for jobs in high-demand economic sectors throughout Spain. Foreign nationals who do enroll in these training courses will then be permitted to apply for permanent residency.