Spain Citizenship & Residency News
Focused English briefings on Spanish nationality, residence permits, DELE/CCSE language requirements, and related policy updates.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Spain Immigration Update: TIE Delays, DNV Rules & EU Visa Strategy
Spanish immigration offices face severe delays in issuing TIE cards due to staff shortages. Meanwhile, the EU introduces a new visa strategy, and Spain's Digital Nomad Visa requirements see updates for 2026.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Spain's Mass Legalization Plan and New EU Digital Borders: Impact on Investors
Spain's plan to legalize up to one million migrants is raising Schengen concerns and threatening bureaucratic delays. Meanwhile, the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will strictly track border crossings this summer.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Spain's Immigration System Faces Backlogs Amid Mass Regularisation
Spain's immigration system is experiencing severe delays due to IT glitches and a plan to regularise 500,000 migrants. Meanwhile, Portugal's recent elections may impact its Nationality Law.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Spain Legalizes 500,000 Migrants: Expect Severe Visa Delays
Spain has approved a historic decree to legalize 500,000 undocumented migrants. Investors and expats should prepare for significant processing delays at immigration offices and submit applications immediately.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Spain's Mass Legalization Risks Visa Delays Amid Portugal AIMA Petitions
Spain launches an extraordinary legalization process, sparking fears of severe processing delays at immigration offices. Meanwhile, Portugal faces petitions over AIMA citizenship backlogs.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Spain Ends Golden Visa, Shifts Focus to Family & Labor Migration
Spain has officially ended its Golden Visa program, pivoting toward labor and family migration. Meanwhile, the new EES digital border control system will strictly track Schengen stays.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Spain Fights TIE Appointment Bots as Finland Tightens PR Rules
Spain is cracking down on the 'digital lottery' of TIE appointments with personal codes. Meanwhile, Finland extends its PR timeline to six years, making Iberian visas more attractive.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Spain Golden Visa & NLV Updates: 2026 Immigration Trends
Spain is tightening compliance for retirees and shifting Golden Visa investments away from real estate. Meanwhile, the Non-Lucrative Visa remains a strong alternative for expats with passive income.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Spain Immigration Update: Golden Visa Ending & 2026 Digital Nomad Rules
Spain is tightening its immigration rules as the Golden Visa nears its end. Meanwhile, the Digital Nomad Visa emerges as the primary alternative for expats ahead of 2026.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Spain's 2026 Immigration Rules & Portugal's Citizenship Veto
Spain announces upcoming 2026 immigration rule changes while Portugal faces a political battle over citizenship timelines following a presidential veto.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Spain Welcomes Talent While Portugal Faces Immigration Lawsuits
Spain reinforces its pro-immigration stance by proposing visa-free access for UK professionals. Meanwhile, Portugal faces legal turbulence as investors sue AIMA and courts strike down nationality law provisions.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Spain Raises Nomad Visa Income to €2,763 & Rejects EU Migration Rules
Spain has increased its Digital Nomad Visa income threshold to €2,763 per month while rejecting stricter EU migration policies. Meanwhile, ETIAS may soon limit Schengen access for CBI passport holders.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Spain Immigration Update: Digitalization vs. Consulate Backlogs
Spain is digitizing its foreigner's departments to eliminate in-person visits, but a surge of over a million citizenship applications from descendants is causing severe consulate backlogs.