The València Clínic Malva-rosa Health Department issued an inaccurate circular, stating that health certificates from the Ministry of Health had no legal validity for regularization. This instruction reached 12 auxiliary clinics and 18 health centers in the city of València and its metropolitan area.
“"The confusion is due to a communication sent to primary care coordinators that was not validated and led to error."
The Ministry of Health has acknowledged the error and assured that a corrected circular will be sent soon. The problem was the dispatch of a communication to primary care coordinators that was not validated by the responsible party and was ambiguously worded.
The extraordinary regularization process requires proof of residence in the country for at least five months and from before January 1, 2026. Although registration is the most common document, the ministry considers any valid legal proof that includes personal data to verify identity.
Documents that can prove continuous residence include rental contracts, utility bills, bank statements, public health reports, money transfers abroad, and public transport top-up receipts.
“"It is very serious that an official body issues such a circular. They should rectify it."
Several entities working with the migrant community have criticized the circular, calling it a "
"hoax"
" and insisting that migrants can provide documents such as medical reports or SIP card applications to prove their permanence. The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the rectification will arrive in less than 24 hours.
"hoax"
" and insisting that migrants can provide documents such as medical reports or SIP card applications to prove their permanence. The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the rectification will arrive in less than 24 hours.
