"How will the regularization take place? Migration Minister Elma Saiz said the measure would apply to people who had been in Spain for at least five months as of December 31, 2025, provided they could also prove they had no criminal record. Applications are set to open in April and run until June 30, allowing beneficiaries to work in any sector and anywhere in the country."
"They would apply for a one-year renewable residency permit, or five years for children. "Today is a historic day," Saiz told journalists during a press conference. Saiz said the government was reinforcing a migration model based on human rights, integration, and compatibility with economic growth and social cohesion. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has repeatedly argued that migration underpins Spain's economic performance, saying it accounted for about 80% of growth over the past six years and roughly 10% of social security revenues."
Spain approved a fast-track regularization allowing up to 500,000 undocumented migrants, mostly from Latin America and Africa, to apply for legal residency. Eligibility requires presence in Spain for at least five months by December 31, 2025, and a clean criminal record. Applications open in April and close on June 30, with successful applicants receiving one-year renewable residency permits and children eligible for five-year permits. Beneficiaries may work in any sector and anywhere in the country. The measure was adopted by royal decree and gained support from the far-left Podemos party. The government frames the move as aligned with human rights, integration, and economic needs.
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