Published: 23.09.2026
Spain’s extraordinary regularisation programme ran from 16 April to 30 June 2026 and targeted people who had been in Spain before 1 January 2026 and had lived there continuously for at least five months. Successful applicants received a one-year residence and work authorisation; those who missed the deadline are directed toward the ordinary arraigo routes.
According to the source, the one-off programme no longer accepts applications, so it is not an available route for a new move to Spain. People already in Spain without valid status must instead assess whether they qualify under one of the ordinary arraigo pathways, based on factors such as residence history, work, family circumstances or vulnerability. Approved participants could obtain a one-year right to live and work throughout Spain, with a possible transition to an ordinary permit or limited renewal options. The development is most relevant to undocumented workers, families with children and others already in Spain; people planning to enter from abroad should consider standard visa and residence routes.