Extraordinary regularisation 2026
The Royal Decree on extraordinary regularisation opens a unique window for thousands of migrants already living in Spain to access a residence and work permit, together with their Social Security affiliation number and the public health card of the region where they reside. It is an initiative with a threefold legitimacy —social, political and economic—: social, because it takes up a popular legislative initiative backed by more than 700,000 signatures and close to 900 associations; political, because of the broad parliamentary support obtained when the proposal was taken into consideration; and economic, because of the explicit endorsement of employers' organisations and trade unions, which see in this process a way to strengthen workers' rights and bring legal certainty to employment relationships. Eon Legal handles the entire procedure: preliminary eligibility review, gathering and verification of evidence of stay, online filing through the single Mercurio platform of the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, and responses to requests from the Immigration Case-Handling Unit (UTEX) until the permit is resolved.
The process has three key milestones: online filing opens on 16 April 2026 through the Mercurio platform of the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration; in-person appointments start on 20 April at immigration offices; and the filing deadline closes definitively on 30 June 2026 with no extensions. The permit granted — or deemed granted by positive administrative silence — is valid for twelve months and includes social security registration and the regional health card. On expiry, the status can be consolidated through the standard routes of the Immigration Regulations, such as employed, self-employed or long-term residency.
Who can apply for the 2026 extraordinary regularisation
Each file is reviewed individually to choose the most appropriate legal route for the specific case.
- Initial residence and work permit valid for one year
- Social Security registration and affiliation number
- Access to the public health card in the region of residence
- 24/7 online filing through the Mercurio platform
- Subsequent route into the figures provided for in the Immigration Regulations
Documents to evidence your stay in Spain
The list is indicative; in the initial consultation we confirm the exact documents required by the applicable legal route.
- Presence in Spain before 1 January 2026
- At least five months of continuous stay in Spanish territory at the time of application
- No criminal record and no threat to public order or security
- Evidence of stay through public or private documents (or a combination of both) that are verifiable, named and dated
- Application filed before 30 June 2026, online or in person with a prior appointment
Questions about this service
- What is 'positive administrative silence' in the 2026 extraordinary regularisation?
- If UTEX does not issue an express decision within the legal timeframe, administrative silence is positive: the initial residence and work permit is deemed granted. You do not need an express resolution to begin working legally in Spain.
- What private documents can evidence my stay for the 2026 regularisation?
- Rental contracts, utility bills in your name (water, electricity, phone), bank statements or transfer receipts, payslips or employment contracts, and school enrolment certificates for children are all valid. The documents must collectively cover your continuous stay in Spain since before 1 January 2026.
- Can I apply if I have an unexecuted expulsion order?
- It depends on the type of order and whether it is final or under appeal. Eon Legal carries out a preliminary eligibility review to determine whether the order affects eligibility before starting the case. In some scenarios the extraordinary regularisation can proceed even with prior administrative proceedings.
- What happens when the one-year regularisation permit expires?
- The initial authorisation is valid for twelve months. Once it expires, you can apply for a renewal or transition to a long-term residence and work permit under the Immigration Regulations, provided you can evidence employment or economic activity.
- Can Eon Legal manage the application from any region in Spain?
- Yes. The extraordinary regularisation is filed centrally with UTEX regardless of the applicant's region of residence. Eon Legal handles cases fully online from its A Coruña office, serving clients across all of Spain.
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We review viability, timelines and the required documents in a first, no-obligation consultation. In person in A Coruña and online across Spain.