Spain has announced an extraordinary regularisation process currently under regulatory development, aimed at granting legal status to people already living in the country and providing legal certainty and access to rights. The measure has been announced by the Government but is not yet in force.
What is this regularisation about?
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A one-off, exceptional measure approved by Royal Decree
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Designed to regularise an existing social reality
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Fully compatible with Spanish and EU law
Who may be eligible?
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People who have lived continuously in Spain for at least 5 months before 31 December 2025
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Asylum seekers who applied for international protection before that date
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Applicants must have no criminal record
Key dates to know
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Applications are expected to open in early April 2026
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The process will remain open until 30 June 2026
What does the authorisation allow?
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Legal residence and work authorisation throughout Spain
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Permission to work in any sector, without additional administrative hurdles
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Initial validity of one year, with the obligation to move into ordinary residence routes afterwards
Why is this important?
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It provides legal security and equal rights
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It supports social and labour integration
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It helps prevent situations of vulnerability and irregularity
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