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Arraigo para la Formación route created

In force Residency

Real Decreto 629/2022 introduced a new "arraigo para la formación" (integration through training) regularisation route from 16 August 2022. Allows non-EEA residents with two continuous years of residence to regularise status by enrolling in a recognised training programme leading to an occupation on the shortage list. Has become a significant practical pathway for irregular-to-regular transition.

Who it affects

Non-EEA residents in irregular status considering regularisation through training.

Sources

Primary: BOE — Boletín Oficial del Estado (Spanish Official Gazette) ↗

Corroborating: Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction