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Spain's Amnesty Draws 1 M Applicants; 160 K Secure Jobs

7/3/2026

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The amnesty drew over 1 million applicants, more than twice the target of 500,000, with most from Latin America.
Spain has issued temporary work permits to 609,737 migrants, with about 160,000 securing formal jobs by June 30.
Only 11,000 applicants have received the full one-year renewable residence permit so far.
The government is coordinating with construction, tourism, transport and care firms to place predominantly young migrants—81% under 45 and 57% men—in jobs.

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Story summary

The amnesty drew over 1 million applicants, more than twice the target of 500,000, with most from Latin America.
Spain has issued temporary work permits to 609,737 migrants, with about 160,000 securing formal jobs by June 30.
Only 11,000 applicants have received the full one-year renewable residence permit so far.
The government is coordinating with construction, tourism, transport and care firms to place predominantly young migrants—81% under 45 and 57% men—in jobs.