What is Extraordinary Regularization?

It is an exceptional process aimed at migrants who are in an irregular situation or applicants for International Protection in Spain, and who have arrived before 1 January 2026.

This program is designed to recognize the contribution of thousands of people who are already part of our society.

  • Reside and work for at least one year.
  • Access to social and health services.
  • Social and labour integration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Notifications will be sent to the address or communication channel indicated in the request. If you chose electronic means, they will be done through the Electronic Enabled Address (DEHú).
It is essential that the contact details are correct.

Processing times may vary and do not follow a strictly chronological order. Although there are subsequent dossiers with advances, it does not imply an impact on yours.
You can check the status on https://infoext2.delegaciondelgobierno.gob.es/infoext2/ and, if necessary, provide documentation or request for additional information by MERCURY (without appointment).
It is recommended not to duplicate requests.

If you already have an NIE, but you have not received the letter of admission, you must check the status in https://infoext2.delegaciondelgobierno.gob.es/infoext2/ as the admission can appear in the system, even if you have not received the notification.

The provisional authorization to work begins from that admission to procedure, which is communicated in the vice of the procedure. If it does not appear, you can report the incident in https://centrodeservicios.redsara.es/ayuda/consulta/ExtranjeriaREG indicating your file number.

You must provide the documentation requested by the Administration within the period indicated in the notification.
You can do this preferably through MERCURY (without prior appointment) or alternatively face-to-face at anenabled Post Office.
For the provision of additional documentation you do not need an appointment in the Post Office.

The deadline is indicated by the communication of the Administration that you have received. It is important to respect it and present the documentation within that period to avoid possible problems in the processing of your file.

Yes, and it is assigned ex officio to the applications admitted to processing for people who did not previously have it.
It is important to note that the NUSS is not the same as the one registered in Social Security, but a personal identifier.

The rate is paid using model 790, code 052 and can be paid electronically or in person in authorized banking entities. It is necessary to have a NIE in a Post Office enabled.

You must request the Alien Identity Card (TIE) within one month of notification of the resolution.

No, the permit is not renewable and has a validity of 1 year, so it will have to be modified to a residence authorization in line with the provisions of article 191 of the Regulation on Foreigners.

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