CEAR now has its own Q&A guide on the extraordinary regularization process. It has compiled this guide to address the most frequently asked questions. In fact, this is no small matter: we’re talking about people who have been living in Spain for years without a clear path to regularize their administrative status.
Who is this for? Foreigners residing here without authorization. It also applies to their families, the employers who hire them, and the municipalities where they are registered. A measure like this is exceptional by definition: it isn’t offered every year, nor does it apply to everyone. Before you fill out a single form, you need to be absolutely clear on what’s required and who is excluded.
Before submitting anything
Be wary of anyone who promises results in exchange for money. If someone asks you for an upfront payment to “get you” into the regularization process, that’s a red flag. No intermediary has special access to government agencies. Turn to established social organizations, your local government’s guidance services, or a lawyer specializing in immigration law. And always ask for a receipt for anything you submit.
Gather the documentation proving your residence and ties to the community: proof of registration, contracts, medical reports, and your children’s school enrollment records. The more complete your file is, the less room there is for error. Don’t put off until the last day what you can take care of today; in these processes, deadlines are tight and appointments are scarce. Get moving.
The CEAR guide is designed precisely for this purpose: to clarify doubts before you take the plunge. Read it in its entirety, not just the section that applies to you: many answers vary depending on the documents you can provide. If your case has complications—a previous denial, dependent children, a deportation order—seek individual advice. What works for your neighbor may not work for you.
And don’t confuse guidance from a social organization with the government’s decision. Guides help you navigate the process; the final say rests with the relevant agencies. Cross-check what you read with official channels before signing or submitting anything you can’t undo later. You’ve been warned.
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