Published: 04.10.2026
Since 20 May 2025, Spain has applied the new Immigration Regulation RD 1155/2024, replacing RD 557/2011. It restructured the arraigo system, which provides regularisation routes for people already in Spain without valid status.
According to the source, the main change concerns people already in Spain without valid status rather than applicants applying for a visa from abroad. The new framework provides structured arraigo routes subject to the requirements of the relevant category, while other residence grounds such as remote work, study and business remain separate procedures. People without status should therefore assess their situation under RD 1155/2024 rather than relying on the previous rules. The development is most relevant to applicants already in Spain or considering regularisation after arrival, and is mainly background information for someone planning a fully regular move from abroad.