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BOE-A-2026-14495 ·3 July 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
Immigration

Autonomous communities to apply ordinary capacity for unaccompanied foreign minors from 4 July 2026

This Royal Decree establishes the ordinary capacity of the system for protecting and assisting unaccompanied foreign minors in autonomous communities and cities from 4 July 2026, in accordance with Article 11 of Law 4/2000. It aligns with social assistance and immigration regulations, enabling more effective management of these cases at the regional level.

In 2 key points

  1. Regions must establish ordinary capacity for tutelage of unaccompanied foreign minors (art. 1)
  2. The measure applies from 4 July 2026 (disposicion final)

How it affects those involved

Regions are required to establish ordinary capacity for the tutelage of unaccompanied foreign minors, effective from 4 July 2026, with direct responsibility for their protection and care. No details are given on required personnel, resources, or assessment processes.

Lifecycle

2026-07-03PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-07-04Into forceComes into force (disposicion final)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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