Legalising my status
Legalising your administrative status in the country is an essential step to reside and work there and to access rights and services with full guarantees. If you are in an irregular situation or need to update your documents, there are different ways to do so, depending on your personal circumstances and how long you have been in the country.
There are different ways to obtain residency, including:
Each route has specific requirements that must be met. It is essential to renew or, where applicable, modify the relevant authorisation to avoid falling into an irregular situation.
Regularising your status will allow you to live with peace of mind, access formal employment, receive healthcare and fully exercise your rights. If you have questions, you can contact AHOLKU SAREA, the Basque legal service for immigration matters.
Legal Guidance
The Basque Government has a BASQUE LEGAL SERVICE FOR ISSUES CONCERNING FOREIGN NATIONALS-AHOLKU SAREA for immigrant people who have questions about their legal status and issues related to the legislation on foreign nationals. It provides information, guidance, advice and referral to specialized services.
It has a translation service that provides assistance in the most commonly spoken languages in the Basque Country.
There are two ways of contacting this service:
1. By telephone or by email
Users:
900840890
asesoria@ej-gv.es
Professionals:
944001809
juridika@biltzen.org
2. In-person
A number of partner organisations also provide free, in-person legal advice on this matter. In Eibar, the Red Cross provides this service.