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The Vigo Immigration Office is asking a mother to prove her vulnerability, even though her application was filed as a family unit. She has ten business days to respond....
Read more →The new regulation reduces the residency requirement to two years for most types of residency permits. There are five categories, and choosing the right one for you is key....
Read more →Nearly 1.2 million applications have overwhelmed the special regularization program. On paper, many are already eligible to work, but without the card, companies are turning them away....
Read more →You have the notice that your application has been accepted for processing, but the employer is still delaying the hiring process. We'll explain why this is happening and what steps you can take....
Read more →The Barcelona-based school insists that applicants for extraordinary regularization have an immigration attorney to ensure the completeness of their case file....
Read more →Seven out of every ten new jobs in Spain are now held by foreign workers: nearly 3.6 million people paying into Social Security....
Read more →The University of León is bringing together experts on September 11 to discuss regularization, the European Pact, and migrants' rights. The event will be held in a hybrid format and will feature seven workshops....
Read more →The León School of Law is bringing together experts to analyze the impact of the regularization process and the European Pact. We'll tell you what's going on and how it affects your paperwork....
Read more →A raid in Lima results in more than 500 people being detained. Immigration authorities outline the steps to regularize one's status and the penalties that can lead to deportation....
Read more →The government has approved Royal Decree 1155/2024, which makes it easier to obtain residency based on ties to the country. We’ll explain the requirements, deadlines, and how to apply starting in April 2026....
Read more →The regional government links the rise in unemployment in August to the special regularization program: 1,014 foreign nationals registered as job seekers....
Read more →There’s no magic formula for regularizing your status in Spain in 2026. Each path has different requirements and processes. Your best bet: choose wisely so you don’t end up disappointed....
Read more →Belgian police have detained 68 migrants who were attending appointments to regularize their status. The government has confirmed this, though it insists that the action is legal and that each case is being reviewed....
Read more →The Government Delegation in Catalonia and the ICAB are analyzing the first few days of the extraordinary regularization process. Here's how it affects your application....
Read more →The deadline to regularize your status as an undocumented immigrant ends today. We'll explain the key points, the details, and what options you have left if you didn't make it in time....
Read more →The Migrant Women's Movement in Extremadura warns that minors are being held up due to a lack of parental consent, documents from Cuba or Venezuela, and the digital divide. They are calling for flexible deadlines and greater coordination....
Read more →The National Police have dismantled an organization that helped migrants regularize their status using false documents. Learn the warning signs and avoid falling into the trap....
Read more →The Extremadura-based group claims that some companies are canceling contracts due to delays in decisions and is calling on the government to provide greater transparency....
Read more →The Zamora Immigration Office is working with the Vigo unit to expedite the extraordinary regularization process. In Zamora, only 22.1% of the applications have been accepted for processing....
Read more →Migrant women in Extremadura are calling on the Immigration Office to be more responsive and are reporting that companies are rescinding contracts due to delays in decisions....
Read more →The Subdelegation assures that the office is operating normally and notes that the processing takes place in Vigo, not in Zamora....
Read more →From September 30 to October 2, Madrid will host the ICAM’s Second Immigration Congress. We’ll take a look at the issues affecting migrants and lawyers....
Read more →The Zamora Immigration Office has joined forces with the UTEX in Vigo to expedite the regularization of migrants. In Zamora, only 22.1% of applicants have a NIE....
Read more →Overcrowding at Barcelona police stations is driving the price of appointments up to 400 euros. Here’s how to avoid these racketeers and get your appointment without paying....
Read more →The deputy government delegate in Zamora, Ángel Blanco, denies that the Immigration Office is overwhelmed. He says there are more than 1,900 applications and that they are being processed in Vigo....
Read more →Two months after the deadline, the Zamora Immigration Office has still not processed thousands of applications. Many people don’t even have a NIE yet. Here’s how this affects your contract....
Read more →The government approves the preliminary drafts of the asylum and immigration bills. There will be an expedited procedure, screening at the border, and changes to appeals. Will they take effect? Not yet....
Read more →None of the 440 CCOO cases in Murcia have been resolved. Most are still awaiting acceptance for processing. The process could drag on until the end of the year....
Read more →Five people were arrested in Algeciras for setting up a network of fake residency registrations to help foreigners obtain legal status in exchange for money....
Read more →The Ministry of the Interior has approved 291 requests for the regularization of pretrial detainees. Vox is demanding that the decree be repealed and is denouncing it as a covert maneuver. Murcia and Madrid lead the way....
Read more →The Supreme Court has made it clear that asylum and legalization are mutually exclusive. We'll explain how this affects you and what options you have....
Read more →Nearly 300 inmates in pretrial detention have requested to be covered by the new immigration regulations. Murcia and Madrid lead the way....
Read more →Regularization has led to a surge in the number of foreign workers registered in Castilla y León, which gained 17,332 workers in one year, with all of its provinces exceeding the national average....
Read more →The province recorded 355 new cases in July, bringing the total to nearly 25,000. Castilla y León saw a 17% year-over-year increase, above the national average....
Read more →Thousands of applicants in Burgos are awaiting a decision on their extraordinary regularization. The backlog at the Immigration Office has caused delays beyond the established deadlines, but a ministerial directive allows contracts to be renewed in the meantime....
Read more →Marrying a Spaniard doesn't guarantee a quick response: the regularization process can take months. Here's what to do if you have to wait....
Read more →More and more lawyers are specializing in immigration law. Does this affect you? Tips for avoiding opportunists....
Read more →The platform is denouncing the backlog of appointments and demanding that the Ministry of the Interior show the same level of commitment it demonstrated during the eclipse. Thousands of applications remain stalled....
Read more →Deadline: 1,174,978 applications submitted. 609,737 already processed. 79.6% based on exceptional ties to the country. What happens now?...
Read more →The deadline for the special regularization process ends this Tuesday, with more than 1.2 million applications—exceeding projections. The platform is requesting an extension, while the police are warning of future strain on the system....
Read more →There are more lawyers than ever in the immigration business. I'll explain how this affects your paperwork and how to avoid being sold a pig in a poke....
Read more →The ICAB recommends seeking specialized legal advice for the regularization of migrants. The process, which is already underway, will end in June 2026....
Read more →The extraordinary regularization process in Spain is raising questions. CEAR responds, and we’ll give you the key points so you don’t miss anything....
Read more →In just three months, newly legalized immigrants accounted for 60% of the foreign jobs created in a year. Unemployment among foreign nationals rose 9.5% year-over-year, while the overall unemployment rate fell....
Read more →The UGT claims that the regularization of foreign workers has boosted employment and union membership. It is calling for greater protection, wage increases, and a review of the minimum wage in light of inflation....
Read more →You can now apply for extraordinary regularization at 436 Social Security, Post Office, and Immigration offices. Here’s how to schedule your appointment....
Read more →The Ministry of the Interior has ordered the police not to initiate deportation proceedings against foreign nationals who have committed crimes if they have already applied for legalization. Here’s how this affects you....
Read more →The government is mobilizing immigration offices to ease the backlog in the extraordinary regularization process. We'll explain how this affects your application and what you need to do (spoiler: almost nothing)....
Read more →The government is lending a hand to the immigration offices to ensure that regularization cases don't drag on indefinitely. So pay attention—here's what's changing for you....
Read more →Immigration offices are boosting their staff with paid overtime. More than a million applications are overwhelming the system. Here’s how this affects your case....
Read more →The government's special amnesty program has turned law firms in Seville upside down. Here's what you need to know....
Read more →In two months, the regularization effort has added 788 new contributors in Ourense, reaching a record total of 11,462. Here are the sectors with the highest number of employees....
Read more →33,690 applications in Seville under the extraordinary regularization program. Lawyers confirm a flood of inquiries: deadlines, requirements, residence orders... people are asking about everything....
Read more →The Secretariat of Migration has asked immigration offices to lend a hand so that delays in regularization don’t spiral out of control. We’ll tell you who this affects and what you can do to avoid getting left in the lurch....
Read more →On the first day of review, nearly 2,000 applications were approved. And take note: more than 1.3 million applications are at stake....
Read more →The special amnesty has overwhelmed law firms in Seville. We'll tell you who it affects and how to prepare your case....
Read more →In Seville, 33,690 applications were filed for the 2026 extraordinary regularization program. And immigration lawyers are swamped: they’ll explain how to track your case, renew your permit, or explore other options, such as ties to the community....
Read more →Seville recorded 33,690 applications for the 2026 regularization process. Lawyers are overwhelmed: people want to know the status of their cases and what they need to do to renew their status....
Read more →Seville recorded 33,690 applications during the special regularization process. Lawyers advise: review your file and make sure you don't miss any notifications....
Read more →The General Directorate of Migration Management has published a guide in easy-to-read format on extraordinary regularization and the indicative dates for processing cases. You have everything you need to know....
Read more →The offices of Correos, Social Security, and Immigration have been providing in-person appointments since this Monday for the extraordinary regularization of migrants....
Read more →The extraordinary regularization process has received 900,000 applications, a historical record. We tell you what you need to know....
Read more →The General Directorate of Migration Management has already published the criteria for applying Royal Decree 316/2026 —the one on extraordinary regularization—. And if that were not enough, they have also updated the amounts required to enter the EU....
Read more →ICAB recommends that you hire an immigration lawyer for the extraordinary regularization. Deadlines and key points for the process....
Read more →CC OO calls an indefinite strike at the Immigration Office. Just when the regularization is in full swing. Your appointment is up in the air. We tell you what to do....
Read more →The Ministry boasts of processing nationalities in months using artificial intelligence. But thousands of foreigners like you cannot even get an appointment....
Read more →The extraordinary regularization has closed with 1,174,978 applications. What now? We'll tell you what you need to know....
Read more →Two days left and things are looking bad: more than 900,000 people have applied to regularize their status, but only 300,000 have passed the first screening. NGOs are already asking for more time....
Read more →Have you been offered papers in exchange for money? Be careful: the Police have dismantled a network that sold fake documents to immigrants. Here's how to avoid the scam....
Read more →Immigration already has 13,000 applications for its new regularization for undocumented foreigners. We tell you the requirements and how to apply....
Read more →The General Directorate of Migration Management has updated the criteria for extraordinary regularization and published 100 frequently asked questions. And the OAR has disseminated a note on humanitarian residence....
Read more →The Government has approved the regulation that allows half a million immigrants to regularize their status. Here we tell you the requirements, deadlines, and how to apply for the extraordinary residence permit or for asylum....
Read more →From tomorrow you can apply for the extraordinary regularization. We tell you the deadlines, requirements, and how to submit the papers....
Read more →On Monday, April 20, 373 post offices begin accepting regularization applications. You need a prior appointment — request it from April 16 — and you have until June 30....
Read more →The extraordinary regularization is processed in 436 offices (Post Office, Social Security, and Immigration). But be careful: without a prior appointment, they will not attend to you....
Read more →Undocumented in Spain? Extraordinary regularization could be your opportunity. CEAR guides you, and here we give you the keys to not miss it....
Read more →The Castellón Immigration Office has stepped up its efforts after the mafia scandal. Now, with the extraordinary regularization, you need to know which certificates you will need and how to avoid falling into traps....
Read more →The Ontinyent city council processed 564 vulnerability reports during the extraordinary regularization that ended on June 30. A figure that reflects the overload on social services....
Read more →ICAM has launched the campaign 'Extranjería es Abogacía' to make it clear to migrants that they need a lawyer if they want to regularize their status. And not just any lawyer....
Read more →There are already more than 1.3 million applications. The police fear that the 'social ties' will attract nearly three million family members in five years....
Read more →The extraordinary regularization concludes with 11,641 applications in Cádiz. The majority profile: young Colombians and Moroccans between 25 and 34 years old....
Read more →The extraordinary regularization closes with up to 1.5 million applications – three times more than the Government expected. And now, the backlog in fingerprint appointments worries experts....
Read more →Nearly one and a half million cases processed in the first year of the new Immigration Regulations. That's 25% more than the previous period. If you're looking for residency or work, this is relevant to you....
Read more →The extraordinary regularization process has already accumulated more than 1.2 million applications, double what Sánchez estimated. The deadline closes this Tuesday....
Read more →The PP makes a move to cover the legal vacuum of rejections at sea. After the Supreme Court ruling, they propose that agents act without fear. It affects Ceuta and Melilla, and you if you plan to arrive by sea....
Read more →The Bar Council urges more coordination to speed up the regularization of migrants. And it warns: digitalization, done without a plan, makes getting an appointment more complicated....
Read more →The Supreme Court has just amended the Immigration Regulations. It annuls restrictions on minors, criminal records, and temporary employment agencies. We tell you how it affects you....
Read more →The process is special, temporary, and free. We tell you the requirements, deadlines, and how to request an appointment in Barcelona....
Read more →The deadline expired on June 30. Now, if you are Cuban, you need to look at the new Immigration Regulations: five settlement modalities....
Read more →The Police have already issued 721,968 TIEs as of May 2025, and are aiming for the record of 1.73 million in 2026. How? With a crash plan that includes extra hours and automatic appointments....
Read more →The Executive does not say how much the massive regularization will cost, despite warnings from the Council of State and more than 1.2 million applications....
Read more →In Galicia, between 10,000 and 12,000 people are finalizing their regularization. The deadline is June 30, and police stations are expecting a collapse. If you're working on it, hurry up....
Read more →The General Directorate of Migration Management has updated the criteria of RD 316/2026 for extraordinary regularization. We tell you everything you need to know if you are seeking rootedness or international protection....
Read more →Historic bottleneck in regularization: 50 civil servants for nearly 1.2 million requests. CSIF denounces that 500,000 files are not even in the system and the risk of administrative silence is real....
Read more →You have a few months to apply for the extraordinary regularization. It affects half a million people. We tell you the documents you will need and how to get an appointment....
Read more →The Government expects that more than 150,000 undocumented foreigners will apply for regularization in Catalonia. Do you meet the requirements? We tell you how to prepare the procedure without hassle....
Read more →The deadline for regularization has ended with 1.2 million applications, double the expected number. The police criticize the lack of transparency and warn of massive fraud....
Read more →The extraordinary regularization has closed with 1.17 million applications, double the forecast. Note that Luis Mayandía calculates that it could affect 6 million people through family reunifications....
Read more →The extraordinary immigrant regularization process has accumulated 1.3 million applications, twice as many as the government anticipated. The deadline ends this Tuesday, June 30. Have you submitted yours yet?...
Read more →Did you know that the Palencia Police have sent more than 1,500 reports to regularize foreigners in the last year? And in June, nine expulsions....
Read more →The Supreme Court upholds the immigration regulations but annuls key rules. The automatic denial due to criminal records falls, and minors and families are protected....
Read more →The National Police is clear: the extraordinary regularization will leave three million people with papers in Spain, including family reunifications. And they warn: the system could collapse....
Read more →The Supreme Court has rejected the request from Valencia and Aragón to suspend the regulation. So the regularization continues, at least for now....
Read more →The Supreme Court has approved the framework of the 2024 immigration regulations but has struck down the most restrictive provisions: greater protection for minors, an end to automatic denials based on criminal records, and changes to the rules for asylum seekers. Keep in mind that this affects you if you’re here legally....
Read more →The Supreme Court has drawn the line: family members of Spanish citizens cannot be denied residency solely because they have a criminal record; each case must be reviewed individually....
Read more →The Supreme Court overturns the automatic rejection of family members of Spanish nationals with criminal records. It requires a case-by-case assessment and protects minors....
Read more →The Supreme Court has struck down the rule that allowed residence permits to be denied outright to foreigners with Spanish family members simply because they had a criminal record. Now, each case will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis....
Read more →The special regularization program could bring in up to five million more foreigners through family reunification. Police officers are warning of a potential collapse and are asking to work according to regulations....
Read more →The president of the General Council of the Bar, Salvador González Martín, claims that new technological tools are causing further delays in immigration procedures....
Read more →The Supreme Court rules in favor of the NGOs and strikes down provisions that curtailed rights. If you have a criminal record, your case will now be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. And minors will be better protected....
Read more →According to internal police sources, legalization and family reunification could cause the number of legal immigrants to skyrocket to three million in just over a year. The government, they say, can't keep up....
Read more →Well, that's it: On April 16, the application period begins for half a million undocumented immigrants to apply for residency. Only those who were here before December 31, 2025, are eligible....
Read more →The Supreme Court upholds the reform but strikes down provisions regarding minors, family reunification, criminal records, and the requirement to use electronic means....
Read more →The Supreme Court has drawn the line: if you apply for asylum, forget about regularizing your status based on ties to the country. We'll explain how this affects you and what to do....
Read more →If you live in Salamanca and need to regularize your status, you can now do so at three post offices. Castilla y León has set up 18 locations. An appointment is required....
Read more →If you're over 60 and live in Salamanca, starting this summer you can get answers to your questions using your cell phone or computer without making an appointment. The City Council has launched the “New Technologies Advisory Service” at three municipal centers. Here are the hours....
Read more →If you haven't been able to get an asylum appointment for months, this ruling is relevant to you. The National Court has ordered the government to schedule an appointment for a Colombian national after 17 months of attempts. And this is not an isolated case....
Read more →The UPCT Health Services offers free eye pressure screenings. However, you must make an appointment before July 7 at 1:00 p.m....
Read more →SAIME has launched a campaign to renew ID cards without the need for an appointment. What does this mean for Venezuelans living in Spain? We'll tell you....
Read more →SAIME makes it easy: Starting July 2, you can renew your ID card without an appointment. Just go to an authorized office during morning hours. Are you in Spain? You'll want to know this, too....
Read more →Starting April 20, more than 400 offices will be available to assist you in person with the regularization process. You must make an appointment in advance. Here are the key requirements and deadlines....
Read more →The Peruvian Immigration Service processed 88,793 passports in June, the first month without online appointments. Surco and Breña were the most popular offices....
Read more →The Piélagos City Council has opened registration for the VIDOC mobile unit. The dates are June 2 and 12. Please note that payment is accepted in cash only....
Read more →Peru's Immigration Service issued 88,793 passports in June—a record high—since it eliminated the online appointment system. Here's how the system works now and what happens if you don't pick up your passport on time....
Read more →Peru set a record by issuing 88,793 e-passports in June, the first month without a mandatory online appointment. The Surco and Breña offices saw the highest demand....
Read more →More than 400 offices for immigration regularization are now open. I'll explain how to make an appointment, what documents to bring, and where to go. Hurry up—there are lines....
Read more →A SEPE official in Mérida was disciplined for helping someone out without an appointment. This story hits close to home if you need paperwork in Spain....
Read more →Dozens of foreigners in Barcelona report that they are unable to renew their NIE. Criminal groups are selling appointments for as much as 80 euros, and the government isn't responding....
Read more →You can only walk into a Social Security office without an appointment if it's an emergency or if you have special needs. For everything else, you need an appointment. Let me explain how it works....
Read more →A mental health center has just opened in Reno where you can walk in without an appointment. They treat depression, anxiety, and addiction, and they don't require health insurance....
Read more →Asturias is launching "Noah," an AI-powered assistant that helps you schedule an appointment at your health center. All you need is your health insurance card....
Read more →The collapse of the Immigration Office’s online appointment system has fueled the black market: organized groups are reselling appointments for up to 350 euros, while immigrants are left unable to regularize their status....
Read more →Criminal gangs use bots to snap up immigration appointments and sell them to migrants. A dismantled network was making 9,000 euros a month per member. Here’s how the business works....
Read more →Are you a foreigner living in Spain? You also have to file your income tax return. Starting June 1, you can make an appointment at the tax office to get some help. So don't put it off....
Read more →The Ministry of Migration has launched a website with information, an eligibility checker, and an online appointment scheduling tool. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it....
Read more →Paying up to 500 euros for an immigration appointment has become commonplace. We'll explain how online scams use bots to snap up appointments and what you can do to avoid falling into their trap....
Read more →Starting July 1, you'll need to make an appointment to dispose of furniture in Laviana. Here's who to call....
Read more →The special regularization process for migrants is already underway. I'll tell you about the deadlines, what documents you need, and where to make an appointment in Barcelona....
Read more →69 people were arrested for using a "bot" to snap up immigration appointments and sell them for up to 200 euros. The scheme operated in 16 provinces....
Read more →It’s an open secret that the appointment system at the Immigration Office doesn’t work. But is it legal to force you to use it? We’ll explain what the law says and how you can defend yourself....
Read more →The 2025 Income Tax campaign has been offering in-person service since June. Here's how to make an appointment and what documents you'll need if you're a foreigner....
Read more →You can now call 948 012 012 or stop by our offices in Pamplona, Tudela, and other towns to find out more about the regularization process....
Read more →The window for extraordinary tax amnesty is about to open, and some people have already run out of money and lost their papers because of fake appointments. Tax advisors are clear on this: don't trust them....
Read more →In Ávila, you can now make an appointment at Correos online. You'll receive a code for the appointment machine, and there's a grace period if you're late. And if you're over 65, call 915 197 197....
Read more →Starting this Monday, April 20, if you already have an appointment, you can go in person to start the extraordinary regularization. We'll tell you where and how....
Read more →They used a bot to hoard appointments at the Immigration Office and resold them for 50 euros. The police caught them in Vallecas. Tips to avoid falling for it....
Read more →Until June 30 you can file your income tax return by phone. We explain how to request an appointment, what you need to have on hand, and how to know if the call is really from the Tax Agency....
Read more →The government plans to eliminate mandatory prior appointments and use artificial intelligence to speed up your immigration procedures. Find out how and when....
Read more →You can now process the Colombian passport without an appointment. Additionally, if you voted in the March elections, you get a 10% discount. In-person procedure, no intermediaries....
Read more →From April 16 you can request regularization. We give you the keys to do it in Barcelona....
Read more →Lawyers and managers are clear: bots have hijacked the appointment system. Mafias sell slots for up to 500 euros and you end up without papers....
Read more →A labor lawyer explains how to get an appointment at the SEPE: log in just before the key times (every 15 minutes) and prepare the form in advance....
Read more →On Wallapop and Milanuncios, appointments for immigration procedures are being sold for up to 400 euros. Behind this, the desperation of those who cannot find a slot....
Read more →You call and call, you go on the website and there are no appointments. Retirees and foreigners have been unable to process their pension for weeks....
Read more →If you need to file your 2025 tax return by calling the tax agency, I'll tell you how to make an appointment, what documents to have on hand, and how to avoid fraud....
Read more →A law professor from Vigo argues that after the pandemic, mandatory prior appointments have no legal backing. Take note....
Read more →A TikToker has discovered that SEPE appointments are released every fifteen minutes. You log in two minutes early and don't click 'continue' until the exact time. That's how you get it....
Read more →This Thursday, January 29, 16 locations are offering walk-in flu shots from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Take advantage of this opportunity and protect yourself....
Read more →Starting this Monday, San Pedro de Alcántara Hospital is no longer offering walk-in blood tests. Here’s how to get the medical documentation you need for your residency....
Read more →A content creator in Madrid has designed a bot that books immigration appointments in exchange for Bad Bunny concert tickets. The video has sparked outrage on social media....
Read more →Haven't filed your tax return yet? We'll tell you about the deadlines and how to make an appointment to get help over the phone or in person....
Read more →Can government offices refuse to see you without an appointment? We explain what the law says and what to do if you can't get an appointment at the Immigration Office....
Read more →If you've ever tried to make an appointment with SEPE or the DGT, you know what I'm talking about. The Ombudsman keeps saying it: that barrier is still there, and the government isn't removing it....
Read more →Some people charge between 50 and 80 euros for an appointment at the Immigration Office. And it’s a procedure that should be free. That’s how the black market works....
Read more →The Leire Díez case has brought attention to the inequality surrounding the appointment system. If you're a foreigner and need an appointment, here are some tips to make sure you don't miss out....
Read more →The Ministry of the Interior has acknowledged it: the appointment system for regularizing one's status is overwhelmed. Hackers are selling appointments, the offices can barely keep up, and you're left without an appointment....
Read more →A SEPE employee in Mérida faces up to six months of suspension for helping people who showed up without an appointment. The case reignites the debate: Is it impossible to get an appointment with the government?...
Read more →The National Police have arrested 69 people and are investigating another 25 for running a network that sold appointments at immigration offices. Prices ranged from 30 to 200 euros....
Read more →Juan Carlos Nieto, a SEPE official in Mérida, is facing disciplinary action for assisting members of the public without an appointment. His case has sparked a debate about the digital divide....
Read more →Making an appointment to register as a resident in Alicante is a real nightmare. Locals say it’s impossible to do it either online or by phone. We’ll explain why this affects you if you’re a foreigner and how to get out of this mess....
Read more →Did you know that the mandatory appointment requirement at the Immigration Office has no legal basis? Thousands of immigrants are being excluded. Here’s how to file a complaint....
Read more →The black market for dates is still thriving despite the police. We'll tell you how to avoid getting scammed and how to get a free date....
Read more →The government is opening a window for undocumented migrants to regularize their status. The deadline is from April 16 to June 30. In Barcelona, there is a help center. Here’s how it works....
Read more →You may hear that there are groups selling immigration appointments for 40–60 euros. But be careful: the process is free. Here’s how to avoid the scam....
Read more →If you need an appointment at the Immigration Office, be careful: criminal groups are charging up to €300 for an asylum appointment in Valencia. Fingerprinting appointments cost between €50 and €70. And the new regulations have turned everything upside down....
Read more →Online registration for the Campamento de las Carteras Reales in Alicante begins this Thursday, December 18, at 10 a.m. The good news: this year’s event is inclusive....
Read more →Your neighbor might have an appointment tomorrow, but you might have to wait two weeks. That’s how long the wait is in Valladolid: up to 13 days, according to the doctor....
Read more →A SEPE official in Mérida was disciplined for assisting people who arrived without an appointment. The case once again highlights just how rigid the system is....
Read more →In Mérida, a government official has been disciplined for helping people who showed up without an appointment. That’s what happens to you if you have the proper paperwork....
Read more →Is your flight leaving in 48 hours and you don't have a passport? Immigration can issue one for you without an appointment. Requirements, processing times, and how to avoid scams....
Read more →InfoSalut employees say that the new Espai Salut platform has doubled the time it takes them to manage appointments. And users, fed up, keep complaining....
Read more →Online registration begins this Thursday. You can schedule an in-person appointment now, but the first appointment isn't until April 20. So don't wait....
Read more →The Ombudsman is investigating why the SEPE is disciplining a civil servant who was providing walk-in service in Mérida. Having trouble getting an appointment? This is for you....
Read more →A SEPE official in Mérida, with 15 years of service, is facing serious disciplinary action for helping citizens without an appointment. What does this mean for you? The debate over the appointment system’s breakdown is back on the table....
Read more →The Ombudsman is looking into the case of a SEPE employee who provided service without an appointment. This is a common complaint among foreigners....
Read more →The first day of the extraordinary regularization has left 13,500 online applications and 19,633 appointments accepted. Face-to-face appointments begin on April 20 at 370 post offices, more than 60 Social Security offices and five immigration offices....
Read more →A file has been opened against an official of the SEPE in Merida. The reason: attending the most vulnerable without an appointment. The digital divide, behind everything....
Read more →An official of the SEPE in Merida is reprimanded for helping citizens without appointment. We tell you how it affects your foreigner procedures....
Read more →An official of the SEPE in Merida faces a file for lending a hand to those who arrived without an appointment. More than a hundred people took to the streets to support him....
Read more →A disciplinary file against a SEPE worker in Merida for attending without appointment puts the focus on the real access to the Administration. We tell you what it means for your procedures....
Read more →An SEPE official in Merida is investigated for lending a hand without an appointment. With less staff, waiting times are longer, and what about your immigration procedures?...
Read more →The Governor's Office of Santander continues to serve without prior appointment for passports during June. You have to go in person to Bucaramanga, and you can also take advantage of a discount if you voted....
Read more →An official of the SEPE in Merida faces a six-month suspension for attending to the unemployed without an appointment. His colleagues and users denounce a collapsed system....
Read more →An SEPE official risks a six-month suspension for attending without an appointment to someone who did not have an opening. The case brings to light the obstacles suffered by immigrants with urgent procedures. And it gives you clues to get out of trouble....
Read more →Mafia bots hoard the appointments of the padron and resell them from 10 to 400 euros. The police know about it, but hardly anyone reports it....
Read more →From April 20, if you are in Spain without papers, you can make an appointment in person for the extraordinary regularization at 30 Social Security offices, 371 post offices and five Immigration offices....
Read more →An official of the SEPE in Merida can spend six months without employment or salary for assisting those who arrived without an appointment, that is, after assisting those who did have an appointment. His 'crime': lending a hand. The case reopens the debate on the lack of appointments....
Read more →Since March 16, the Colombian Chancellery has eliminated the previous appointment for passports in Bogota. You can go directly to two locations and they attend you on a first-come, first-served basis. So get moving....
Read more →An SEPE official in Mérida, sentenced for attending without an appointment. His case reopens the debate: the digital divide and the collapse of employment offices, a drama that you live every day if you are an immigrant....
Read more →An official of the SEPE in Merida, reprimanded for attending without appointment. More than a hundred people supported him. If you need procedures as a foreigner, this is close to your heart....
Read more →Be careful, June 30 is the end of the income tax period. If you are a foreigner and live here, you may have to file it. I tell you the deadlines and how to make an appointment with Hacienda....
Read more →If you have already been admitted for processing, you can work and you need your Social Security number. We tell you how to download it....
Read more →Police have arrested two Peruvians in Madrid who used a bot to steal appointments from the Foreigners' Office and sold them. We tell you how the scam worked and what UGT is asking for....
Read more →The police have dismantled a gang that used automated programs to hoard foreigners' appointments and then sell them. So watch out for offers....
Read more →No appointment at the Immigration Office? There are those who get it for you... for 200 euros. The police have dismantled several networks, but the business continues....
Read more →Juan Carlos, a SEPE official in Mérida, was sentenced for lending a hand to those who could not get an appointment. The protest in his support will ring a bell if you have ever tried to get an appointment....
Read more →From May 29th you can sign up to make the income tax return in Asturias. I explain how to do it and what you need to bring....
Read more →Since June 1, Peruvians in Spain can obtain their passport without an appointment. We tell you what documents you need and how to do it....
Read more →Peru no longer asks for an appointment for the electronic passport. We tell you how to get it, what you need and in which offices....
Read more →From June 1st, you can go directly to Migraciones to get your electronic passport without an appointment, on a first-come, first-served basis. You need a valid ID and pay 120.90 soles. Priority attention for vulnerable groups....
Read more →The SAIER has set up two talks a month for you to learn about regulatory changes. Groups of up to 50 people, starting May 20....
Read more →The Ministry of Defense has brought forward the previous military appointments. Are you a foreigner? Well, it affects you. We tell you how....
Read more →From outside of Spain, organized groups are buying up prior appointments at the Immigration Office in Barcelona and reselling them for between 30 and 100 euros. The Pakistani community has denounced the fraud....
Read more →This Monday starts the deadline to request an appointment for face-to-face regularization. We tell you where and how to do it....
Read more →Hacienda opens the deadline to make an in-person appointment for the 2025 income tax return. If you are a foreigner, this is of interest to you....
Read more →Foreigners residing in Spain can now make an appointment with the Tax Authorities for their income tax return as of June 1. We tell you how to do it and what you need....
Read more →Congress takes the first step: prior appointment would no longer be mandatory in offices. How does it affect you if you are a foreigner?...
Read more →On May 29 Hacienda opens the agenda for the face-to-face income tax return. If you are a foreigner and you need a hand with your tax return, this is of interest to you....
Read more →Migraciones Peru says goodbye to the previous appointment for the passport. From June 1, you can go directly to the office. No reservation, no waiting....
Read more →From May 29th you can make an appointment for the Renta presencial. We tell you the key deadlines and how to request it if you are a foreigner -don't let it slip away....
Read more →If you are a foreigner and you have not yet made the Renta, pay attention: we tell you how to make an appointment in person, the key dates and what papers to bring. Don't leave it to the last minute....
Read more →You can now make an appointment for help with your rent in Valencia. It is free. We explain how and until when....
Read more →The Congress has said enough: it approves a proposal so that you can go to the Administration without prior appointment. A demand that fully affects foreigners....
Read more →The City Council of Bilbao activates from April 20 an express device for the vulnerability report you need for regularization. Appointment is mandatory, so get moving....
Read more →A veteran SEPE official in Mérida has been reprimanded for attending to the unemployed without an appointment, in the middle of the collapse of the system. The management banned him from flexibility....
Read more →Peruvian Migrations will attend without appointment since June; only on a first come, first served basis. We tell you about the requirements and payment....
Read more →Congress debates the elimination of the mandatory prior appointment. They denounce that it is a barrier and that it encourages resale mafias in foreigners. How does it affect you? We tell you about it....
Read more →On May 29th, the appointment for the Renta 2025 in Madrid starts. We tell you step by step how to get it if you are an immigrant and what conditions you must fulfill....
Read more →If you live in Madrid and you are a foreigner, you can request a face-to-face appointment for the Renta 2025 from May 29th. We tell you about deadlines, channels and what you need to know....
Read more →From this Friday you can make an appointment at the City Hall of Madrid to make the rent face to face. It is valid for Spaniards and foreigners....
Read more →The Navarra Health Service enables vaccination points without prior appointment in Estella and Pamplona for risk groups to be immunized against influenza. We tell you where and when....
Read more →From this Friday you can make an appointment in the municipal offices of Madrid to help you with the rent. If you are a foreigner, we tell you how to do it....
Read more →The deadline for the regularization of undocumented migrants starts on April 16 and ends on June 30. We tell you the requirements, steps and documents you will need....
Read more →If you are thinking of taking advantage of the extraordinary regularization of the Government, the City Council of Alcorcón offers you a free orientation service....
Read more →The Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa has already opened the appointments for the mechanized rent. If you live there and need face-to-face help, ask for it online now....
Read more →There are no more in-person appointments for the extraordinary regularization in April. And on top of that, watch out for scams: they ask for up to 50 euros for an appointment that is free....
Read more →This Monday, April 20, in-person services for the extraordinary regularization begin. You have until June 30 to book an appointment at the Post Office, Social Security, and Immigration. We explain how....
Read more →Burgos City Council rules out implementing an appointment system for the municipal register despite the daily long queues due to the regularization of immigrants....
Read more →Yes, you can take your car to the ITV without an appointment, but not at all stations nor always. We explain how this works if you are a foreigner....
Read more →The Government launches an express regularization for undocumented migrants. In Barcelona, the City Council already has help points. Take note....
Read more →The Colombian consulates in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao will serve without an appointment from April 6 to 30. Additionally, there is a 10% discount if you voted in the last legislative elections....
Read more →Social Security and Correos provide in-person service in Guadalajara for the extraordinary regularization. We explain how to request an appointment and what you need....
Read more →Danelis has been going around the system for a month and a half to get an appointment at the Foreigners' Office in Palma. Without success. Her NIE expires on June 4 and her job hangs by a thread....
Read more →If you need the vulnerability report for regularization, the Bilbao City Council will schedule your appointment from April 20 at Campo Volantín....
Read more →The City Council has launched a new prior appointment system that promises less waiting and more control. I'll tell you what has changed and how it affects you....
Read more →The SAIER of Barcelona has organized two free monthly sessions to answer your questions about the new Immigration Regulations, which comes into effect on May 20....
Read more →From today you can apply for extraordinary regularization if you are a migrant in Spain. In Palencia, between 1,500 and 1,600 people could benefit....
Read more →Starting this Monday, Pamplona has a single office for migrants to gather the documents for the extraordinary regularization. We tell you how it works and how to request an appointment....
Read more →The tax season is already here. We tell you how to make an appointment, who files it, and what papers you need....
Read more →More than 370 Post Office branches and 60 Social Security offices are now attending for the extraordinary regularization. Find out how to request an appointment....
Read more →The government has opened the window to regularize your situation. I'll tell you what you need, the deadline, and where to request an appointment in Barcelona....
Read more →So let me tell you: the SES extends walk-in vaccination against flu and COVID by one week. Thursday, December 18, from 4 to 8 p.m., in eight health areas. For foreigners: bring your ID and health card....
Read more →The Manacor City Council has strengthened Social Services and requires an appointment for the vulnerability report. We tell you how to get it....
Read more →This Monday, in-person appointments for the extraordinary regularization in Asturias started. However, there are limited slots and not all municipalities are proceeding equally. Hurry up....
Read more →If you live in Madrid, you can now get vaccinated against the flu without an appointment at the Hospital Isabel Zendal. The hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., nonstop....
Read more →You can get a flu vaccine without an appointment at the Isabel Zendal Hospital in Madrid if you are over 18. It is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 20:30....
Read more →From this Monday, in Castellón you can register without an appointment. Four digital kiosks give you the registration certificate instantly. You have until June 30....
Read more →Over 370 post offices, 60 Social Security offices, and five Immigration offices are waiting for you. Request an appointment now, only until June 30....
Read more →The Almería Immigration Office is the only place in Andalusia where you can carry out the extraordinary regularization in person. And note that it will also be open in the afternoons, with a free prior appointment, until June 30....
Read more →From today you can go to submit your documents in person. In Navarre, around 10,000 people are seeking guidance. We tell you where and how to request an appointment....
Read more →The government has approved a process for undocumented migrants to regularize their status. We tell you who is eligible and how to proceed....
Read more →From May 25 to 29, 2026 in Murcia. Book your appointment now so that your experience in private centers counts. We'll tell you how....
Read more →You can now request an appointment online or in person for regularization. I'll tell you the deadlines, requirements, and where to do it....
Read more →Migraciones is organizing a new massive walk-in passport day in Peru. We explain how it works and what you need....
Read more →Sacyl sets up 28 centers in Salamanca and its province for walk-in flu and COVID vaccinations on weekends. Schedules and locations....
Read more →Thousands are preparing for the April regularization, and lines are already noticeable at Amara's office. I'll tell you what you need to know....
Read more →If you live in Leganés and need the padrón, get ready: the prior appointment system is still in place and waits can be up to a month. The promise has not been kept....
Read more →Do you need to book an in-person appointment for the extraordinary regularization? We give you all the details: what documents to bring, where and when....
Read more →The police have dismantled a drug dealing point in Parla. Buyers had to book an appointment. The arrested person has been sent to prison. And you, foreigner, how does this affect you?...
Read more →Today, Migraciones Perú organizes the II Passport Fair. You do not need an appointment and there are 300 officials to ensure everything goes quickly....
Read more →In Madrid you can now request an appointment by phone for consumer consultations. We explain step by step how to get it, who can use it, and what data you will need....
Read more →There are no appointments for fingerprints at Santa Engracia, and lawyers who defend foreigners end up getting fined. That's how things are....
Read more →The office that issues the certificate for the transport card in Madrid is overwhelmed. There are no appointments available until May 31, according to complaints from users who have been waiting for weeks. We tell you what you can do....
Read more →Requesting an appointment at Social Security or the SEPE is an ordeal. Retirement, unemployment, residency... everything piles up. We give you tips to navigate the maze....
Read more →The mandatory appointment system is driving you crazy. There are complaints about waits of up to 36 days. Here's how to avoid the mess....
Read more →The Regional Government of Castile and León has opened prior appointments to apply for the 2025 rental subsidies. The deadline runs from December 1 to January 30. We explain how to apply....
Read more →From now on, to get the vulnerability report in Santander you have to request an appointment. The number to call is 942 20 31 73. They assist you at OICOS....
Read more →This Monday marks the start of the in-person phase of the extraordinary regularization. If you already have an appointment, just go to the office with your documents. We'll tell you everything you need to know....
Read more →The government launches a process for you to regularize your status. We tell you what you need and where to request an appointment in Barcelona....
Read more →The Government opens the application period this April 16. If you arrived in Spain before 2026 and have been here for five months, you can now apply for the residence permit. You have until June 30....
Read more →Sacyl launches walk-in vaccination on weekends starting November 28. Go to any PAC in Castilla y León. And yes, it also applies to foreigners....
Read more →A citizen of Mallorca has put his foot down: the Maritime Captaincy of Palma prevents him from entering without an appointment, even though the Ministry assures it is not mandatory. We tell you how to file a claim and what rights you have....
Read more →Are you a foreigner and want to file your tax return by phone? You can now request an appointment. We'll tell you the documents you need and the steps to follow....
Read more →The regularization process has just started, and there are already people charging for free appointments. They ask for between 25 and 60 euros. Queues and a lot of chaos....
Read more →Since March 16, you can process your Colombian passport in Bogotá without an appointment, on a first-come, first-served basis, at two locations. We'll tell you the requirements and prices....
Read more →The regional government has already set up the appointment system to apply for the 2025 rental aid. You have from December 1 to January 30 to submit your application. And if you live in Burgos, León, Salamanca, or Valladolid, hurry up: the offices fill up quickly....
Read more →The Police have arrested two people in Madrid for using software to hoard immigration appointments and resell them for 50 euros. Note that this is not an isolated case....
Read more →The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has eliminated the prior appointment requirement for issuing passports at two offices in Bogotá. We’ll tell you the hours, requirements, and some advice if you are Colombian and live in Spain....
Read more →Two Peruvians, aged 20 and 26, have been arrested in Puente de Vallecas for selling immigration appointments for 50 euros. They used a computer bot and a handwritten schedule to crash the system....
Read more →Get vaccinated without an appointment on December 29 at 16 centers in Castilla-La Mancha. Free for all ages. Take advantage....
Read more →From April 29 you can schedule an appointment for Hacienda to call you and give you a hand with your tax return. You have until June 29. You will need your NIE....
Read more →Santiago Ordóñez, a resident of León, has taken his complaint against Santander's appointment system to the Bank of Spain. His 81-year-old mother was left unable to enter. And now the supervisor decides....
Read more →From November 16, you can request an appointment at the Majadahonda City Council for your procedures: registration, licenses... Go ahead and book your time on the website....
Read more →Without papers? The extraordinary regularization gives you access to the IMV and benefits. We tell you how to request an appointment with the Social Security....
Read more →Two men who were blocking the appointment system with a bot and reselling them for €50 have been caught....
Read more →OCU denounces the collapse of Social Security and SEPE due to the prior appointment system. In 26 provinces, getting an appointment is nearly impossible. The organization calls for its elimination for emergencies and for setting maximum deadlines....
Read more →More than 130,000 applications in two weeks and appointments are piling up. We'll tell you what documents you need and how to proceed....
Read more →The debate about the mandatory appointment system also affects you, who need to carry out an immigration procedure. We explain what may change and how to proceed....
Read more →Starting this Monday, you can go in person to Social Security, Post Office, and Immigration offices to request the extraordinary regularization....
Read more →Collapse at the Palma Immigration Office: months of waiting and a black market selling appointments from 40 euros. The story of a Polish resident will make your hair stand on end....
Read more →Peru's Migration Authority organizes a flash fair at Jockey Plaza on Saturday, May 2nd. No appointment needed, up to a thousand passports. We tell you how to make the most of it....
Read more →Have you requested an appointment at the Foreigners' Office and been left without one? Well, you're not alone: one out of every three attempts ends in failure. Weeks-long waiting times, trips of up to 200 km. That's the situation for foreigners in Spain....
Read more →The Government launches the new Immigration Regulations after training officials and reinforcing offices. We tell you how it affects you....
Read more →Lawyers denounce that the mandatory prior appointment in Gipuzkoa is illegal. The Ombudsman calls for its elimination after a complaint in Álava. If you can't get an appointment, file a complaint....
Read more →As of November 16, all appointments at the Foreigners' Office in Barcelona are called the same. And you can only book if your procedure requires you to go in person....
Read more →The Ministry of Inclusion has opened a portal for extraordinary regularization. You can now check the requirements and request an appointment. In-person attention begins Monday the 20th, so do not go without an appointment....
Read more →Haven't you filed your tax return yet? You can request an appointment at the Tax Agency until June 27. We tell you which documents to bring and how it works....
Read more →If you need an appointment at the Foreigners' Office in Palma, you know you've been unable to get one for weeks. The system is so overloaded that your NIE renewal is at risk. We’ll explain what’s happening and what you can do....
Read more →The police have arrested 69 people in 16 provinces for blocking the online immigration appointment system and selling the slots for up to 200 euros....
Read more →In Zaragoza, migrants report that there are people who charge up to 400 euros for an appointment that is free. The Ombudsman and the Government are working to stop it....
Read more →From October 22, 2025, you can no longer make an appointment. Those who did so before will receive credentials to choose a date and time....
Read more →Bots take all the appointments at the Immigration Office and resell them for up to 1,000 euros. Here’s how the scam works and what you can do to avoid falling for it....
Read more →The Bar Association warns: the online appointment system excludes asylum seekers....
Read more →The Junta de Castilla y León now has an appointment system for rental aid. Deadline from December 1 to January 30. Apply in person by appointment. More info at vivienda.jcyl.es....
Read more →The authorities admit it: they cannot stop the illegal resale of appointments. And you, how do you protect yourself?...
Read more →They offer you foreigner appointment slots within a week, but they cost you 60 euros. The police are already after them and make it clear: don't pay, it's free....
Read more →From now on, you can get vaccinated against the flu without an appointment at the Zendal Hospital if you are over 18. The hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM....
Read more →The Ombudsman asks the Interior to take urgent measures so that foreigners can make appointments at police stations without begging. The backlog, which affects asylum and daily procedures, is getting worse....
Read more →Bots go ahead, take your quote and sell it for up to 500 euros. Lawyers and managers cry out to heaven....
Read more →From December 18 you can make an appointment online to visit the Royal Portfolios Camp. This year, in addition, they have incorporated accessibility measures. We explain how to get your ticket....
Read more →The definitive approval of the Royal Decree has been carried out by the Executive of the Nation, which has been published in the Official State Gazette on April...
Read more →**Nearly 43,000 migrants applied for regularization in three days in Spain** During the first three days of its **emergency regularization program, Spain receiv...
Read more →The first week of the extraordinary regularization (started on April 20) has caused a total collapse of public services throughout the country. The offices of F...
Read more →Spain prepares for the definitive launch of the Entry/Exit System (EES) on April 10 The big change at Spanish borders. As of 00:00 hours on April 10, 2026, trad...
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