The Spanish Government has taken a new step toward the extraordinary regularization of foreign nationals in an irregular administrative situation in Spain with the opening of the public consultation period for the Draft Royal Decree amending Royal Decree 1155/2024 of November 19, which approves the Regulations implementing Organic Law 4/2000 of January 11 on the rights and freedoms of foreign nationals in Spain and their social integration.
This consultation forms part of the regulatory development process of the extraordinary regularization measure approved by the Council of Ministers on January 27, and aims to provide it with a formal regulatory framework within the current Immigration Regulations.
Below, you can access the full text of the Draft Royal Decree submitted for public consultation, as published by the competent Ministry (in Spanish):
⏺️ What does the opening of the public consultation period mean?
Public consultation is a standard phase in the drafting of regulatory provisions and allows professionals, entities, organizations, and citizens to submit observations, comments, or proposals before the final approval of the text.
In practical terms, this step confirms that:
- The extraordinary regularization is not yet closed from a regulatory standpoint.
- The content of the Royal Decree may be amended as a result of the contributions received.
- The requirements, deadlines, and final scope of the regularization cannot be considered definitive until the final text is published in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
⏺️ A text still subject to change
It is important to emphasize that the Draft Royal Decree currently published does not constitute the final version of the regulation. During this public consultation phase—and in subsequent stages of the legislative process—the text may be subject to:
- Technical adjustments.
- Interpretative clarifications.
- Amendments to eligibility requirements.
- Changes to deadlines or to the personal scope of application.
For this reason, any analysis must be carried out with caution, avoiding definitive conclusions or premature interpretations that could create confusion or unrealistic expectations among potential beneficiaries.
⏺️ What should we expect next?
Once the public consultation period has concluded, the Government will review the observations submitted and may introduce changes to the text prior to its final approval. Only after its publication in the BOE will it be possible to determine with certainty:
- Who will be eligible for the extraordinary regularization.
- From which date the requirements will be calculated.
- What documentation will be required.
- What deadlines and procedures will apply.
If you believe that this extraordinary regularization may affect your situation or that of your family, it is advisable to closely follow the regulatory developments and to review the final text once it is published. At ARC Legal, we continuously monitor changes to the Immigration Regulations and assess each case individually once the official requirements are known.
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Prefer to read this article in English 🇬🇧? You can find it here: Regularización extraordinaria de extranjeros 2026: audiencia pública del Proyecto de Real Decreto
The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Although we strive to offer accurate and up-to-date information, immigration regulations are subject to change and to interpretation by the competent authorities. For personalized and current legal advice, we recommend consulting a specialized immigration lawyer.