- Extraordinary Regularization Spain 2026
Legalize your status in Spain with the 2026 Regularization
A new legal opportunity for foreign nationals.
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What is this regularization about?
Extraordinary Regularization 2026
It's a reform of the Immigration Regulation that allows certain foreign nationals who were in Spain before 01/01/2026 to obtain a residence and work permit. In addition, people who applied for asylum before 01/01/2026 and are in Spain can access the residence permits based on arraigo (ties to Spain) provided for in the Immigration Regulation.
A unique opportunity
This process only opens every few years. It's your moment to regularize your status legally and safely.
Include your family
This process includes options for your immediate family to regularize their status with you, depending on your case.
Limited time
The application period has a start and an end date. Don't miss this chance to change your future in Spain.
What do you get by regularizing your status?
Security, peace of mind and a stable future in Spain
- Legal residence and work permit for one year
- Contribute to Social Security
- Work authorization from the moment your application is accepted for processing
- Freedom of movement
Talk to our experts with no obligation
Get your questions answered by our professionals. If you decide to move forward with us, we'll deduct the cost of the consultation.
Requirements
Who can apply for the regularization?
Check whether you meet the basic requirements of the 2026 process
- Requirements
- You arrived in Spain before 01/01/2026
- You're not banned from entering Spain
- You pay the administrative fees
- You have no criminal record in Spain or in the countries where you've lived during the last 5 years.
Key dates
2026 process timeline
Check whether you meet the basic requirements of the 2026 process
Process opens
Official start of the application period
Application period
Window of time to submit all your documents
Application period closes
Last day to submit applications
Decisions
Review period and issuing of decisions
⚠️ Time is running out
Getting all the necessary documents ready can take weeks. Don't leave it until the last minute. Start today and secure your opportunity.
Our process
How does it work?
4
steps to your regularization
A clear process, guided
by experts at every stage
Prepare your documents
Depending on your case, you'll need:
- Passport, travel document or registration card (cédula de inscripción).
- Legalized/apostilled and translated documents
- Criminal record certificate.
- Proof of fee payment.
- Documents proving your time in Spain (municipal registration, reports, appointments, etc.)
Submit the application
We take care of filing your application online so that it's processed on a priority basis.
Provisional authorization (if your application is accepted for processing)
- Allows you to reside legally in Spain
- Allows you to work as an employee or self-employed
- Valid throughout Spain and in any sector
Decision
- APPROVED: Grants the residence and work permit for 1 year
- DENIED: The provisional authorization ends
After the decision (TIE) and family
Your new life in Spain starts here
TIE:
Your Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) must be applied for within one month after the decision and will be issued for the validity period of your authorization.
Boost your future
Get your documents and access new work and personal opportunities in Spain.
Bring your family together
Be with your loved ones again, legally, quickly and hassle-free.
Mobility in the EU
Travel freely around Europe, visit your home country and come back without any problems.
Family reunification
Once your residence is approved, you can apply to have your family join you in Spain
You can apply to bring:
- Your spouse or registered partner
- Children under 18
- Unmarried adult children with a disability
- Your parents (in certain cases)
We can help you with this process too
Licensed administrative agents
Professionally registered in Spain
Official accreditation
Recognized by COGAC
Multidisciplinary team
Immigration experts
7+ years
Of legal experience
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Arraigo
If you are without a residence permit, this permit allows you to regularize your situation in Spain for reasons such as time of residence, having Spanish children or special situations.
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Residence Permits
For those who cannot apply for the EU family member card (tarjeta comunitaria). It also applies to relatives of Spanish citizens, who must now apply for residence through this route.
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Entrepreneurs & Global Mobility
If you are going to invest, set up a business or work in Spain as a qualified professional, this permit allows you to do so legally.
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Spanish Nationality
It is the last step to becoming a Spanish citizen. You can apply for it by residence, birth, option or naturalization letter. We help you submit it with every safeguard in place.
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Student Visa and Stay for Studies
It allows you to live in Spain to pursue higher education or other studies, internships or volunteer work.
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Taxes
We help you understand and meet your tax obligations if you live, work or do business in Spain. It doesn't matter whether you're a resident or a foreign national.
Don't hesitate to contact us!
Residence
What types of residence can I apply for in Spain?
You can apply for residence based on arraigo (social, labor, family, training), as the family member of an EU citizen, or as a long-stay student.
What documents do I need to apply for residence based on social arraigo?
Employer's ID or employment contract, social integration report, historical municipal registration certificate, full passport and criminal record certificate from your home country.
Can I renew my residence without an employment contract?
Yes, if you can show sufficient financial means or self-employment, although each case is assessed individually.
How long does it take to get a decision on a residence application?
The official deadline is 3 months from when you submit your application. If there's no response in that time, it's considered rejected by administrative silence.
Can I bring my family to Spain if I have residence here?
Yes, with the right type of residence you can start a family reunification application for your spouse, children or, in certain cases, your parents.
Work and entrepreneurship
Can I work with a student residence permit?
Yes, you can work up to 30 hours a week if you're enrolled in higher education or officially recognized training and have the corresponding authorization.
What do I need to start a business as a foreigner in Spain?
A viable business plan, an NIE (Foreigner Identity Number), registration with the Tax Agency and Social Security, and proof of financial means and of the project's viability.
What is socio-training arraigo and how can I work with it?
It's a special permit that lets you study and work at the same time. You must have been registered as a resident (empadronado) for 2 years and commit to officially recognized training.
Where can I find job offers as a foreigner?
You can check portals such as SEPE and EURES, regional employment services, as well as job fairs and immigrant associations.
Can I switch from student status to a work permit without leaving Spain?
Yes, if you have at least 3 years of legal stay as a student and meet the requirements for the new permit.
Nationality
How long do I need to live in Spain to apply for Spanish nationality?
Generally 10 years, although there are exceptions: 2 years for nationals of Ibero-American countries, and 1 year for spouses of Spanish citizens or people born in Spain.
What is nationality by option?
It's a way of acquiring Spanish nationality for children of Spanish citizens or people under legal guardianship. It's simpler and faster than nationality by residence.
Do I have to give up my original nationality?
It depends on the country. Spain doesn't require you to give it up if you come from an Ibero-American country, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea or Portugal.
Can I lose my Spanish nationality?
Yes, if you live outside Spain and acquire another nationality without declaring your wish to keep your Spanish one, with some exceptions.
Which exams do I need to pass to get Spanish nationality?
The CCSE exam (constitutional and sociocultural knowledge of Spain) and the DELE (Spanish at A2 level or higher), unless you're exempt.
Visas and permits
What visa do I need to study in Spain for more than 90 days?
You need to apply for a stay-for-studies visa, which also covers volunteering, student exchanges or non-employment internships.
Does time on a student visa count toward Spanish nationality?
No, time on a student visa isn't considered legal residence for the purposes of applying for nationality
Can I enter as a tourist and change my status?
In general, you can't switch to residence from a tourist visa. You need to apply for your permit from your home country, except in exceptional cases such as arraigo (residence based on ties to Spain).
Taxes
Am I required to file taxes as a foreign resident in Spain?
Yes, if you live in Spain for more than 183 days a year, you must pay tax as a tax resident and declare your worldwide income
What taxes does a foreign worker have to pay?
Personal income tax (IRPF), Social Security contributions and, where applicable, VAT (IVA) if you're self-employed.
How do I declare foreign income while living in Spain?
You must file Form 720 (declaration of assets abroad) if you exceed certain thresholds, and report that income in your annual income tax return (IRPF) as worldwide income.
What tax benefits are there for new residents?
The Beckham Law allows favorable tax treatment for 6 years if you come to work in Spain through an international relocation.
Can I get an NIE (Foreigner Identity Number) just for tax purposes?
Yes, there's a tax NIE for non-residents, used for things like buying property or opening bank accounts.
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