Spain's new immigration regulations have introduced several significant changes to the visa application process, aimed at simplifying procedures and providing more flexibility for applicants. Here are the key changes:
Unified Visa Duration
All initial visa authorizations will now be valid for one year, providing consistency across different visa types. This change applies to various categories, including work, study, and family reunification visas.
Renewals and Long-term Residency
- Visa renewals will be valid for four years, offering greater stability to visa holders.
- Applicants can now transition from temporary to permanent residency without leaving Spain, eliminating the need to return to their home country.
Job-Seeker Visa Extension
The validity of the "job seeking" visa has been extended from 3 months to one year. This change allows more time for skilled professionals to search for employment opportunities in Spain.
Streamlined Procedures
- Legal and administrative procedures for work and residence permits have been simplified and shortened.
- A specific title for visas has been created, clarifying the framework, requirements, and authorization processes.
Student Visas
- Foreign students can now obtain study stay permits for the entire duration of their studies.
- Students are authorized to work up to 30 hours per week during their studies, regardless of the type of training they are pursuing.
- A fast-track option has been introduced to facilitate the transition from a study permit to a work permit upon completion of studies.
Family Reunification Visas
- The age limit for children in family reunification cases involving Spanish citizens has been raised from 21 to 26 years.
- New cases have been included in the family reunification category, expanding eligibility.
These changes aim to make the visa application process more accessible, efficient, and aligned with Spain's socio-economic needs while promoting better integration of migrants into Spanish society.
Citations:
[1] Recent changes to the Spanish Aliens Act and their implications https://echeverriaabogados.com/en/blog/breaking-news/recent-changes-spanish-aliens-act-implications
[2] A Complete Guide to Spain's New Immigration Regulation ... https://www.abogadoextranjeriamadrid.net/en/a-complete-guide-to-spains-new-immigration-regulation-november-2024/
[3] Spain to grant residency and work permits to around 300,000 undocumented migrants per year https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/21/spain-to-grant-residency-and-work-permits-to-around-300000-undocumented-migrants-per-year
[4] New Immigration Regulations in Spain published on November 20th ... https://spainguru.es/2024/11/21/new-immigration-regulations-in-spain-published-on-november-20th-2024/
[5] Spain: New immigration reform to enhance migrant integration https://migrant-integration.ec.europa.eu/news/spain-new-immigration-reform-enhance-migrant-integration_en
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