Documents for the 2026 Regularization: Complete Checklist

For your extraordinary regularization 2026 application to be approved, the key is not just "submitting papers," but submitting the correct documentation flawlessly. A single error in a certificate can cause your file to be rejected.

In this guide, we detail what regularization documents you should start preparing to apply under RD 316/2026.

1. Identity Documentation

• Complete Passport: You must submit a copy of all pages of your passport (including blank ones). The Royal Decree allows the passport to be valid or expired, but it is always preferable to have it valid if possible.
• Travel Document or Registration Card: If you do not have a passport, these documents are the legal alternative.

2. Criminal Records (The most critical point)

This is the document that takes the longest and causes the most problems.

• Criminal Record Certificate: From your country of origin and from any country where you have resided in the last 5 years.
• Technical requirements: It must be Legalized or Apostilled and, if not in Spanish, must have an official Sworn Translation in Spain.

3. Proof of Stay (5-Month Package)

You must demonstrate that you have been in Spain continuously for the 5 months prior to the application. Municipal registration (empadronamiento) is not enough; you need "live" evidence:

• Health: Medical prescriptions, emergency reports, or vaccination appointments.
• Housing: Rental contracts or utility bills.
• Finances: Bank statements, money transfers (remittances), or nominal transport tickets.
• Education: Course certificates or school enrollment for minors.

4. Evidence for the Specific Grounds

Depending on your route (EX-31 or EX-32), you must submit:

• Asylum: Receipt of the application for international protection filed before 01/01/2026.
• Employment Tie: Job offer or evidence of previous activity.
• Family Tie: Birth or marriage certificates duly legalized.
• Vulnerability: Official report from social services.

💡 Expert Tip: To learn the exact deadlines and details of the Royal Decree, visit our General Guide to the 2026 Regularization.

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Published by MigrationLaw | Updated with RD 316/2026