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Spain to Legalize Half a Million Undocumented Migrants

Published January 27, 2026, 10:17
Spain to Legalize Half a Million Undocumented Migrants

The Spanish government has announced that it will legalize approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants, a move that marks a departure from the stricter policies implemented in other European countries. Beneficiaries will be able to work in any sector and anywhere in Spain. The process will apply to those who have lived in Spain for at least five months and have applied for international protection before December 31, 2025. This decision contrasts with the rise of far-right parties in Europe campaigning on anti-immigration platforms. Spain is facing a migration crisis, but flows have decreased by 40% in 2025.