"Migration Minister Elma Saiz said the measure would apply to people who had been in Spain for at least five months as of December 31, 2025, provided they could also prove they had no criminal record. Applications are set to open in April and run until June 30, allowing beneficiaries to work in any sector and anywhere in the country. They would apply for a one-year renewable residency permit, or five years for children."
"Saiz said the government was reinforcing a migration model based on human rights, integration, and compatibility with economic growth and social cohesion. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has repeatedly argued that migration underpins Spain's economic performance, saying it accounted for about 80% of growth over the past six years and roughly 10% of social security revenues. The unemployment rate fell below 10% in late 2025, with foreigners making up a majority of new hires in the last quarter of the year."
Spain approved a fast-track plan to allow up to 500,000 undocumented migrants to apply for legal residency, primarily from Latin America and Africa. Eligibility requires at least five months' presence by December 31, 2025, and a clean criminal record. Applications open in April and run until June 30, with beneficiaries allowed to work in any sector and anywhere in the country. Successful applicants receive a one-year renewable residency permit, and children receive five-year permits. The plan was adopted by royal decree to bypass parliament and was supported by the far-left Podemos party. The government frames the move as supporting human-rights-based integration and economic growth.
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