In November 2024, the Royal Decree 1155/2024 was published, introducing significant changes to the Regulation of the Organic Law 4/2000 on the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain. This new legal framework aims not only to simplify procedures but also to provide more opportunities for the regularization and social integration of foreign individuals in Spain.

These changes, which will come into effect on May 20, 2025, present a great opportunity for those looking to regularize their status in the country.

 

Five new regularization pathways

Among the most notable changes, the regulation establishes five types of regularization:

  1. Family regularization: Now designed for parents and caregiver relatives of European Union citizens.
  2. Social regularization: Continues to focus on integration and community ties.
  3. Second-chance regularization (new): An innovative pathway for individuals who were unable to renew their previous authorization.
  4. Sociolaboral regularization: For those with a valid employment contract.
  5. Socioeducational regularization: Previously known as educational regularization, this promotes vocational training as a tool for integration.

 

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Key changes in the process

The new regulation makes regularization easier with key measures:

  • Reduction of the residency requirement: Now it is enough to have lived in Spain for two years instead of three.
  • Relaxation of requirements: More options and opportunities to meet the criteria for regularization.
  • Immediate work authorization: For both self-employment and salaried work from the outset.
  • Duration of authorizations:
    • Family regularization: Up to five years.
    • Other pathways: One year renewable.

The second-chance regularization is particularly relevant, as it allows individuals who had residency authorization in the last two years but couldn’t renew it to regularize their status.

 

✅​ How to seize this opportunity?

Although the changes won’t take effect until May 2025, it is crucial to start now. This will allow you to assess your eligibility, prepare the necessary documents, and explore other available regularization pathways in the meantime.
At Adlanter, we are ready to guide you through every step of the process. We offer comprehensive advice, from a personalized case analysis to the submission and tracking of your application.

 

Explore your options today

Did you know there are other regularization pathways you can take advantage of right now? Besides regularization, you can also access permits for:

  • Humanitarian reasons.
  • Social or labor regularization.
  • Exceptional circumstances.

We invite you to visit our landing page for more detailed information about these new pathways and the steps you can take now to plan your process.
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✅​ Trust Adlanter for your regularization

We are experts in international mobility and immigration, with a high success rate in cases similar to yours. Don’t miss this opportunity to regularize your status and secure your future in Spain.
📲​ Request a free initial consultation with our team. We are here to help you!

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