Moroccan consulates in Spain continue to facilitate preliminary procedures for the mass regularization of migrants, following a royal decree that establishes a fast-track residency pathway for approximately 500,000 migrants in Spain under specific conditions.
In support of Moroccan nationals seeking legal residency, the consulates have received new batches of criminal record certificates (good conduct certificates) stamped with an Apostille, a key document required for the regularization process.
The Consulate General of Morocco in Barcelona announced the arrival of the third, fourth, and fifth batches of certificates, based on requests submitted on February 13, 14, and 15.
The consulate is issuing these certificates throughout the week, including Saturdays and Sundays, without the need for prior appointments, while requiring personal attendance of applicants.
Similarly, the Consulate General in Almería began distributing new batches on Tuesday, covering requests received between February 11 and 16. Applicants must present their receipt of application and national identity card, without needing a pre-scheduled appointment.
These initiatives, launched in mid-February, reflect coordination between Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, the Moroccan Embassy in Madrid, and the National Security and Interior Ministry services, aimed at simplifying access to Apostilled certificates for Moroccan migrants without requiring special authorizations or proxies.
According to Elma Saiz, spokesperson for the Spanish government and Minister of Social Security and Migration, the fast-track regularization allows residency and work rights for migrants who have lived in Spain for at least five monthsand arrived before December 31, 2025.
While exact figures are not available, Moroccan nationals are among the largest groups expected to benefit, as evidenced by the high number of requests received by the consulates for the required documents. This process is a key step in ensuring legal security and labor access for Moroccan migrants across Spain.
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