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BOE-A-2026-8394 ·16 April 2026 ·Organic Act critical
Immigration

Residency applicants: 15-day window to submit applications at State Administration offices within the Territory

The resolution of 15 April 2026 publishes a delegation agreement entrusting the Directorate General of the State Administration in the Territory with receiving residency authorisation applications regulated under Royal Decree 316/2026. This change expands access to application reception points, facilitating the process for foreign nationals in areas lacking Migration Management offices. Reception is carried out nationwide, in accordance with Article 11.3.a) of Law 40/2015.

In 2 key points

  1. Residency applications may be submitted at State Administration offices within the Territory (art. 11.3.a) Ley 40/2015)
  2. The delegation agreement was published in the BOE on 15 April 2026 (Resolución de 15 de abril de 2026)

How it affects those involved

Foreign nationals applying for residency authorisations can now submit their requests at State Administration offices within the Territory, improving access in areas without migration offices. Public administrations will see a reduced workload at migration centres. Advisors and representatives must update their procedures to reflect the new reception points and submission deadlines. Applicants benefit from increased convenience and territorial coverage.

Lifecycle

2026-04-16PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-04-16Into forceComes into force (Resolución de 15 de abril de 2026)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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