Mass regularization in Spain: everything you need to know to get your papers before June 30.

When can I apply and until when?

The first applications could be submitted online starting April 16. In-person applications, by appointment, were available from April 20. The deadline for submitting applications is June 30, 2026. Foreigners' Information

No extension is expected. We must act before that window closes.

Who is it aimed at?

The measure is intended for foreign nationals who were already living in Spain before January 1, 2026, and who are currently in an irregular administrative situation. The underlying idea is clear: to provide a legal solution for those who are already part of the country's social and economic fabric but remain in an irregular administrative status. Immigration Lawyer Madrid

But be aware: it's not automatic. You have to submit an application and meet specific requirements. Immigration Lawyer Madrid

General requirements for all applicants

Regardless of whether you applied for asylum or not, there is a common set of requirements that anyone wishing to take advantage of this regularization must meet:

• To have arrived in Spain before January 1, 2026.
• Prove a continuous stay of 5 months, without departures, prior to the date of submission of the application. Bmurilloabogada
• No criminal or police record in Spain.
• Not having a criminal record in the countries where you have resided during the last five years prior to entering Spain. Torrijos Abogados
• Not to pose a threat to public order.
• Not to have any other residence or stay permit in force on the date of application.
• Pay the fee established in Order PJC/617/2025, corresponding to the residence permit based on roots in Spain. The amount is 38.28 euros. Balcells Group

The three paths to regularization: choose the one that corresponds to you.

If you did not apply for international protection, you must meet the general requirements. and also prove at least one of these three assumptions:

1. Employment route

Having worked (employed or self-employed) during your stay in Spain, or proving your intention to work by providing a job offer of more than 90 days in a year, or a declaration of responsibility to work as a self-employed person.

2. Family route

Stay in Spain with your family unit: minor children, adult children with dependency due to disability or health, or first-degree ascendants who live with you.

3. Pathway of vulnerability

Being in a situation of vulnerability accredited by competent social assistance entities or Third Sector entities registered in the Foreigners' Registry. Bmurilloabogada

If you applied for asylum before January 1, 2026

There is a separate, specific pathway for applicants for international protection. The requirements are: being of legal age and having remained in the country without leaving for the 5 months prior to submitting the application, having submitted an asylum application before 01/01/2026, having no criminal or police record in Spain or in the countries of residence in the last 5 years, not posing a threat to public order, and not being prohibited from entering Spain. Bmurilloabogada

What documents do you need?

The key is to prove you've been in Spain for a while. Public documents, such as your registration certificate or medical records, can be accepted, as well as private documents like rental agreements, receipts, or tickets with your name and date. The more consistent documents you submit, the stronger your application will be. Immigration Lawyer Madrid

If you already submitted your foreign criminal record certificate in a previous procedure with the Spanish authorities, you don't need to request it again. And if you've been waiting for the certificate for more than a month and it hasn't arrived, you can submit proof of having requested it along with a sworn statement.

Where and how to submit the application?

The preferred method for submitting applications is electronically, through which files are sent directly to UTEX, the unit responsible for processing and resolving all applications. The Government anticipates that approximately 901% of applications will be received electronically. Bmurilloabogada

For those who prefer to submit it in person, physical points of the Administration have been enabled in all provinces: some Social Security offices, Government Delegations and Sub-delegations, Post Offices and Foreigners' Offices. Bmurilloabogada

If you lack financial resources, you can also turn to non-profit organizations affiliated with the Register of Official Immigration Collaborators, who will submit the application free of charge.

What do you get if you're approved?

The result is a residence and work permit for one year, renewable, This is valid for both employed and self-employed work. But there's more:

• Once your application has been accepted for processing, you can start working. Previously, you had to wait months for a decision before you could register with Social Security. Balcells Group
• Access to healthcare from the moment of registration with Social Security.
• The process is expedited and can be done simultaneously for the entire family unit.

Resolution deadlines

The Administration has a maximum of 3 months to resolve; administrative silence is negative, that is, if there is no response, it is considered rejected. Bmurilloabogada

What you need to be clear about

The deadline closes on June 30, 2026 And there's no plan to extend it. Submitting your application well in advance, with all the documentation in order and reviewed by a professional, can make the difference between getting the paperwork done or missing out on this historic opportunity.

If you need guidance on whether you meet the requirements or how to prepare your application, in myfirstnie.com We can help you take the first step.

Sources: Royal Decree 316/2026, published in the BOE on April 15, 2026; Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration.

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