Extraordinary Regularization in the Balearic Islands: Key Insights from Leonardo Moraes’ IB3 Appearance (April 2026)

April 20, 2026

On April 14, 2026, Leonardo Moraes, CEO of Asesores Internacional, appeared on IB3 Televisió to analyze one of the most relevant issues at the moment: the extraordinary regularization of foreign nationals in Spain and its direct impact on the Balearic Islands.

His intervention focused on the real opportunities this process creates, as well as the practical challenges emerging for both applicants and businesses.

Massive Demand Exceeding Expectations

During his appearance, Leonardo Moraes highlighted a key point:
demand is far higher than expected, even for professionals in the legal sector.

Organizations such as Cáritas are experiencing an unprecedented volume of inquiries.

In the Balearic Islands:

  • More than 600 people have attended informational workshops.
  • Approximately 5,000 individuals assisted lack regularized documentation.

This confirms the existence of a significant population that could benefit from this measure.

Requirements: A Major Shift from the Traditional System

One of the most important aspects explained by the CEO of Asesores Internacional is the relaxation of requirements compared to the standard procedure.

Key difference

  • Standard procedure:
    2 years of continuous residence
  • Extraordinary regularization:
    Only 5 months of proven stay since the decree

Main conditions

According to Leonardo Moraes, applicants must:

  • Prove their stay in Spain during the required period
  • Have no criminal record
  • Provide documentary evidence such as:
    • Money transfers to their country of origin
    • Proof of continuous presence in Spain

This approach allows many individuals who were previously excluded from the system to regularize their status.

The Role of Cáritas in Support

Another key point discussed was the role of Cáritas as a support entity:

  • It will act as an intermediary for the most vulnerable cases
  • It will review documentation prior to submission
  • It will manage applications:
    • In person for self-employed individuals
    • Online for more complex situations

No Employment Contract Required

Leonardo Moraes emphasized one of the most significant changes:

It is not necessary to have a job contract to start the regularization process.

This removes one of the main barriers of the traditional system and facilitates access for thousands of people.

MIE Receipt and Access to Employment

Once the procedure has started:

  • The applicant receives a receipt under the MIE (Foreigner Identification Model)
  • This document helps enable legal hiring during the processing period

Direct Impact on Businesses and the Labor Market

During his intervention on IB3, Leonardo Moraes also stressed the economic impact:

  • This measure can activate workforce availability ahead of the summer season
  • Many companies currently avoid hiring undocumented individuals due to bureaucracy and long processing times

With extraordinary regularization:

  • Risk for companies is reduced
  • Hiring processes become faster
  • The informal economy is curtailed

Conclusion: A Key Opportunity in the Balearic Islands

Leonardo Moraes’ intervention delivers a clear message:

This is a real opportunity to regularize thousands of situations in the Balearic Islands, with both social and economic benefits.

Professional Recommendation

From Asesores Internacional, the recommendation is:

  • Analyze each case individually
  • Properly prepare all documentation
  • Seek specialized advice to avoid errors in the process
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