Spain’s legalisation dream turns into a paperwork nightmare for thousands of Nepalis

Spain’s extraordinary legalisation process for undocumented immigrants had sparked enormous hope among thousands of Nepalis. But that hope has now turned into confusion, caught in a web of bureaucratic hurdles and administrative complexities.

The Spanish government launched this process to grant legal status to immigrants who arrived in Spain before December 31, 2025, and have been continuously residing there for at least five months. The application window remains open only until June 30.