Procedure for Extraordinary Regularisation 2026 | Sworn Translation of Documents
On 15 April 2026, Royal Decree 316/2026 of 14th April, which amends Royal Decree 1155/2024 of 19th November approving the Regulations of Organic Act 4/2000 of 11 January on the rights and freedoms of undocumented foreigners and migrants in Spain and their social integration, was published, coming into force on 16 April 2026.
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How can CLINTER help you?
We’re highly specialised in sworn translations of all documents required for this application procedure. All documents issued in a foreign language must be translated by a sworn translator and interpreter. CLINTER has sworn translators and interpreters for all languages, all of whom are duly appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. At the very least, you’ll need to translate your criminal record certificate and passport.
We offer highly competitive prices and delivery times; for example, translating a Bangladeshi criminal record certificate from English into Spanish (Castilian) has a fixed cost of €18* and requires just one working day.
In case of apostilled documents, an additional cost of €5 is levied for translating the Apostille.
Requirements for applying for the extraordinary regularisation
Who is this measure for?
The project focuses primarily on people in an irregular administrative situation and applicants for international protection who have been in Spain since before 1 January 2026 and have remained there for five consecutive months.
This includes persons whose applications for international protection are pending or have already been rejected, and who have as yet been unable to access the various residence schemes.
This regularisation will be of a general nature and applicable to all nationalities, provided that applicants meet the requirements set out in the published regulation. The goal is to significantly reduce the labour exploitation of migrants.
What will be the effect of this measure?
It is hoped that this measure will regularise the status of over half a million undocumented migrants. The goal is to remedy all irregular situations that have occurred in recent years, thereby preventing the exploitation of migrants.
This regularisation is consistent with and complements the Immigration Regulations, and the residence permit will automatically entitle the holder to work throughout the country and in any sector.
What are the deadlines and requirements?
The requirements set by the Royal Decree are quite clear, in order to ensure legal certainty. The following are compulsory:
- A minimum of 5 months of residence in Spain.
- Must have been residing in Spain prior to 31 December 2025.
- No criminal records.
This is an exceptional process with strict deadlines. Applications may be submitted from 16 April 2026 until 30 June 2026.
We can help you
The information on this page is based on Royal Decree 316/2026 of 14 April and on the official documentation published by the Spanish Administration. If you would like to learn more about the procedure, you can consult the following official sources:
If you have any questions about which documents need to be translated or how to prepare your application, you can contact us and we will review your case.