New regulation on the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain has come into force.
Clarifications and, most importantly, the practical application of the new rules will gradually emerge. I’ll highlight a few interesting points of the new regulation:
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Modification to a 4-year residence permit for self-employment or employment. This applies to those who hold a residence permit with the right to work. We expect a surge in transitions from digital nomad and startup permits, as well as transitions to independent residence permits for family members of these permit holders.
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Simplified legalization for Spanish-speaking students through vocational education. A residence permit with the right to work is granted for the entire duration of studies, followed by the possibility of modifying it to self-employment or employment status.
We are already seeing the emergence of joint programs between language schools and vocational training centers for those who do not speak the language.
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Expansion of types of residency, reduction of the illegal residence period to 2 years for all types, and the introduction of a second-chance residency for those who were unable to renew their residence permit.
Category: Regulations