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Undocumented migrants welcome Spain’s upcoming extraordinary regularisation as ‘act of justice

Release Date: 2026-02-09
Media: VisaHQ
Summary: Spain is finalizing a decree that could grant legal status to about 500,000 undocumented migrants, a move many see as a lifeline after years of insecure, informal work. Migrants from countries such as Honduras, Peru, Colombia, and Romania reported problems including rental discrimination, wage theft, and workplace harassment, despite having degrees or vocational qualifications.

Advocates describe the regularisation as both humane and economically sensible, especially given labor shortages in sectors like agriculture and manufacturing. However, the application process is expected to be complex, and employers will need to help eligible workers with documentation, payroll setup, and social security registration once applications open, likely in April.

Opposition parties criticize the measure as a pull factor for irregular migration and promise to reverse it if they gain power. Still, legal experts believe the decree is likely to survive challenges due to strong civil society support and consistency with EU precedents.
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