Exceptional Regularisation 2026: How to get your residency papers before June 30
Spain is currently immersed in a historic process within the field of immigration. The Government has launched an Exceptional Regularisation process for Foreigners. This is an extraordinary measure designed to grant residence and work permits to thousands of foreign citizens who are currently in an irregular situation in our country.
This process represents a unique opportunity to regularise the legal status of many families living in the Vega Baja and Costa Blanca areas. However, it requires fast action due to a very strict timeline.
Who can apply for this regularisation?
The fundamental residency requirement states that the applicant must prove continuous residence in Spanish territory prior to January 1, 2026.
This measure also includes those foreign citizens who previously applied for international protection (asylum) and whose request was denied or archived. It allows them now to access an ordinary residence authorization.
Valid proof of residence in Spain
For the Immigration Office to validate the file, it is not enough to claim you have been in the country. It is mandatory to provide solid documentary evidence. The most effective and valued proofs by the administration are:
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The historical census registration (empadronamiento) in the municipality (such as Torrevieja or Orihuela).
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Medical history or assistance reports from public health centres.
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Housing rental contracts in the name of the applicant or Spanish bank accounts with continuous movements.
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School certificates for dependent children.
June 30, 2026: The strict and non-extendable deadline
Unlike traditional roots processes (arraigos), which can be requested at any time of the year, this exceptional regularisation has an expiration date. The deadline for submitting applications ends definitively on June 30, 2026. Any file submitted after this date will be automatically rejected.
Given the huge avalanche of applications being processed by immigration offices, submitting an incomplete or erroneous file can mean losing this opportunity forever. At Orihuela Solicitors, we recommend processing the application electronically through a registered lawyer to ensure strict compliance with all requirements.
