The Sub-delegation of the Spanish Government in Albacete took the unusual step of issuing a public alert on 22 February after spotting a wave of misleading adverts on social media promising to fast-track applications for the forthcoming extraordinary regularisation of undocumented migrants. Speaking to journalists, sub-delegate Miguel Juan Espinosa stressed that the draft Royal Decree is “still in the technical and consultative phase” and has not yet been endorsed by the Council of Ministers. The text must first integrate hundreds of comments received during the public-consultation window that closed on 6 February and then secure mandatory opinions from the Council of State, the Inter-ministerial Immigration Commission and Spain’s regional governments. Only once those steps are completed will the regulation return to Cabinet for final approval and subsequent publication in the BOE, he said.
Espinosa urged prospective applicants to rely exclusively on official channels and to steer clear of purported ‘specialists’ already offering “family discounts” or demanding upfront fees for services that cannot legally be provided yet. The sub-delegation is working with Spain’s National Police and consumer-protection agencies to track down fraudulent intermediaries.
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For those looking for trustworthy, up-to-date guidance while Spain’s rules are still evolving, VisaHQ maintains a dedicated Spain page (https://www.visahq.com/spain/) that consolidates official visa and residence-permit requirements, timelines and alerts. Leveraging such a resource allows individuals and companies to prepare documentation confidently and avoid falling victim to unofficial “express” offers that may later prove invalid.
From a corporate-mobility perspective, the clarification is significant. The draft decree—expected to benefit foreign nationals who were already in Spain before 31 December 2025 and have lived in the country for at least five consecutive months—could regularise up to half a million people, expanding the pool of legally employable workers. However, until the rule is formally adopted no applications will be accepted, and companies are advised not to pay third parties to “reserve slots” that do not exist. Employers should instead prepare standard labour-market documentation (job offers, contracts, proof of social-security registration) so they can file quickly once the electronic portal goes live.
The episode also highlights a broader compliance risk: fake advisers often target vulnerable migrants but can just as easily entice HR departments unfamiliar with Spain’s fast-moving immigration landscape. Multinationals are encouraged to circulate internal guidance, verify the accreditation of any external providers and cross-check announcements against the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration’s official website.
Espinosa urged prospective applicants to rely exclusively on official channels and to steer clear of purported ‘specialists’ already offering “family discounts” or demanding upfront fees for services that cannot legally be provided yet. The sub-delegation is working with Spain’s National Police and consumer-protection agencies to track down fraudulent intermediaries.
For those looking for trustworthy, up-to-date guidance while Spain’s rules are still evolving, VisaHQ maintains a dedicated Spain page (https://www.visahq.com/spain/) that consolidates official visa and residence-permit requirements, timelines and alerts. Leveraging such a resource allows individuals and companies to prepare documentation confidently and avoid falling victim to unofficial “express” offers that may later prove invalid.
From a corporate-mobility perspective, the clarification is significant. The draft decree—expected to benefit foreign nationals who were already in Spain before 31 December 2025 and have lived in the country for at least five consecutive months—could regularise up to half a million people, expanding the pool of legally employable workers. However, until the rule is formally adopted no applications will be accepted, and companies are advised not to pay third parties to “reserve slots” that do not exist. Employers should instead prepare standard labour-market documentation (job offers, contracts, proof of social-security registration) so they can file quickly once the electronic portal goes live.
The episode also highlights a broader compliance risk: fake advisers often target vulnerable migrants but can just as easily entice HR departments unfamiliar with Spain’s fast-moving immigration landscape. Multinationals are encouraged to circulate internal guidance, verify the accreditation of any external providers and cross-check announcements against the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration’s official website.
