The Spanish government has extended its agreement with Correos, the national postal service, until December 30, 2026. This extension allows the continuation of processing extraordinary regularization cases for migrants, ensuring that additional documents can be submitted by those who applied within the designated timeframe.
This decision was formalized through an addendum published on Wednesday in the Official State Gazette (BOE), which modifies and extends the initial agreement made on June 23 between the Secretary of State for Migrations and the State Company Correos y Telégrafos.
Importantly, this extension does not reopen the period for new regularization requests; it solely aims to support administrative processes for applications filed during the 2026 call.
Original Agreement Extended
The original agreement was set to expire on September 30. However, the addendum signed on September 23 by Pilar Cancela Rodríguez, Secretary of State for Migrations, and Pedro Saura García, President of Correos, prolongs the arrangement through the end of December.
This measure is particularly beneficial for Cuban migrants who have already submitted their applications and need to provide further information or respond to requests from the Spanish administration.
Eligibility for Document Submission
According to official information from Correos, the extraordinary regularization service is available to individuals who submitted their applications between April 16 and June 30, 2026.
The postal service has activated a correction phase, which allows applicants to complete or amend documents submitted during the process.
Applicants can utilize this service in two scenarios: if they wish to voluntarily provide additional information or if they receive an administrative request to correct missing, incomplete, or incorrect documents.
While it is not mandatory to have a request to provide supplementary documentation, any additional documents must relate to an application submitted within the valid period and adhere to the established procedures.
Submission Locations and Guidelines
Correos has designated 110 offices across Spain for the correction phase. Interested parties can find participating centers listed on the official service page under "Offices Enabled for the Correction Phase."
The service operates in two time slots: from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the morning, and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for the afternoon.
Before visiting, it's advisable to verify which office is enabled and confirm its specific schedule, as not every Correos branch provides this service.
Those who have received administrative notifications should bring the request and the necessary documents to address any highlighted deficiencies.
It is also wise to keep the identifying information of the case and proof of document submission for any future inquiries.
Document Submission Deadline
The addendum states that the collaboration agreement between Migrations and Correos will remain in force until December 30, 2026. However, this date pertains to the agreement's validity and does not automatically extend individual deadlines that may appear in correction requests.
According to Royal Decree 316/2026, dated April 14, if an application is incomplete, the administration must notify the applicant of the deficiencies and grant a correction period not exceeding 15 days.
Thus, recipients of such requests should adhere to the date specified in their notification and not necessarily wait until December 30.
Failure to respond within the given timeframe may result in the application being considered withdrawn and the case being filed, per applicable regulations.
Cost of Submitting Documentation
No specific fee is outlined for using the correction service at Correos, according to official information. While the extraordinary regularization process includes administrative fees for processing certain authorizations, these should not be confused with potential charges for submitting additional documentation at a postal office.
Interested individuals should directly contact Correos for any questions about service costs before visiting.
Financial Aspects of the Agreement Extension
The addendum maintains a maximum budget of 11,765,475 euros for the tasks assigned to Correos. This is not a new allocation, as the same amount was already specified in the original agreement published on June 30, 2026.
The change involves the distribution of payments and budget exercises, charged to 2026 and 2027, to cover the service during the extended period.
The funding is provided by the Spanish administration and is intended to compensate Correos for its tasks, rather than offering financial aid to migrants.
The extraordinary regularization was approved via Royal Decree 316/2026, which introduced specific temporary residency paths for certain foreigners meeting the requirements of residency, integration, and other legal conditions.
During the first week of the call, over 130,000 migrants applied for regularization in Spain, according to data released by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migrations.
The process allowed for electronic submissions and in designated offices, including specific Correos branches, but the period for new applications ended on June 30.
FAQs on Spain's Regularization Process for Migrants
Who is eligible to submit documents for regularization?
Individuals who submitted their applications between April 16 and June 30, 2026, are eligible to submit additional documents during the correction phase.
Where can documents be submitted?
Documents can be submitted at 110 designated Correos offices across Spain, as part of the correction phase.
Is there a fee for submitting additional documents?
No specific fee is charged for using the correction service at Correos, although administrative fees may apply for processing certain authorizations.