Last Change:

08/11/2025

Organic Law 7/1985 on the Rights and Liberties of Foreigners in Spain

Original names of the law: Ley orgánica 7/1985, sobre derechos y libertades de los extranjeros en España

Year: 1985

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1985/es/14207?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=Ley+Org%C3%A1nica+7%2F1985&order=desc&page=1&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Spain&sm_document_source_name%5B%5D=National+Legislative+Bodies+%2F+National+Authorities&sort=score&result=result-14207-en
Description

This law establishes the legal framework governing the rights, freedoms, and obligations of foreign nationals in Spain. It outlines regulations for entry, stay, residency, and expulsion, setting conditions under which foreign nationals may legally reside and integrate into Spanish society.