Spain’s mass regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants, launched in April, has drawn more than one million applications for legal status, with the deadline approaching. Multiple outlets report that the number of applicants is well above the government’s initial estimate of 500,000. France 24 says over one million people have applied, while The Local cites figures suggesting the total could reach around 1.3 million by the June 30 deadline. Other reporting referenced across outlets, including official figures cited by outlets such as the Financial Times and Reuters, places the total at roughly 1.2 million.
The programme provides eligible applicants with permission to live and work in Spain. The application window closes on June 30, according to reporting on the deadline.
Police sources reported by The Local claim there is evidence of “massive fraud,” estimating that as many as 400,000 applicants may have submitted applications despite not meeting residency requirements—specifically, not living in Spain in 2025 as required. Other outlets summarised in the same coverage echo the police estimate, though details of verification and outcomes are not provided in the reports cited here.
