Spain Ends Temporary Humanitarian Residency for Venezuelans Starting June

Beginning in June, Spain will cease granting temporary humanitarian residency to Venezuelans, as confirmed by Elma Saiz, the Minister of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration. This decision follows a significant period during which over 57,000 such permits were issued in 2025 alone, primarily to Venezuelans fleeing political persecution. Saiz reassured that this change won't hinder Venezuelans' access to other residency options under the Foreigners' Regulation. Instead, an extraordinary regularization process is set to launch in April, potentially benefiting up to 500,000 individuals in irregular administrative situations before the June 30 deadline. This move indicates a shift in Spain's perception of the Venezuelan crisis, aligning it with global standards.

Key Details: • Temporary humanitarian residency ends in June 2026. • Extraordinary regularization process starts in April 2026, with applications due by June 30, 2026. • In 2025, 57,334 humanitarian residency permits were granted, mostly to Venezuelans. • Venezuelans must meet specific residency requirements after June 2026.