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Key changes to life in Spain: What to expect in May 2025

As May 2025 approaches, Spain is set to unveil a series of significant changes that will affect its residents and visitors alike. From public holidays to new regulations on residency and work permits, here’s a comprehensive look at what to anticipate. May 1st public holiday On May 1st, Spain......

Surge in luxury property purchases in Spain ahead of golden visa cancellation

The landscape of Spain's real estate market has undergone a significant transformation as non-EU foreigners rushed to acquire high-value properties in the wake of the government's decision to abolish the golden visa scheme. Recent data reveals a remarkable increase in home purchases, particularly......

Do Brits in Spain with Irish citizenship need to exchange their green certificates for TIEs?

The UK Embassy is urging British nationals residing in Spain to exchange their old green certificates for Tarjetas de Identidad de Extranjero (TIEs) to avoid being classified as overstayers under the European Union’s forthcoming Entry-Exit System (EES). This directive raises an important question:......

Urgent call for UK nationals in Spain to exchange residency cards

The UK Embassy in Madrid has intensified its appeal to British residents in Spain, urging them to replace their green EU residency certificates with Tarjetas de Identidad de Extranjero (TIEs). In a recent statement, the embassy emphasized that failure to make this exchange could result in individuals......

Mahmoud Khalil highlights threats to US civil liberties from ICE detention

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist currently held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Jena, Louisiana, has issued a poignant letter detailing his struggles within the US immigration system. Published as an op-ed in the Washington Post, Khalil’s narrative sheds light......

Maldives enacts ban on Israeli passport holders in solidarity with Palestine

In a significant move reflecting solidarity with Palestine, the Maldives has amended its immigration laws to prohibit entry for Israeli passport holders. This decision was formalized by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, following its approval by the People’s Majlis, the country’s unicameral......

Understanding the consequences of overstaying your 90-day limit in Spain

Visitors from non-EU countries face strict regulations when staying in Spain, particularly the 90-day rule. This regulation allows visitors to remain in Spain for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. As of January 2021, this rule applies to UK nationals as well. The 90-day limit affects non-EU......

UK Implements Paid Electronic Travel Authorization for European Visitors

Starting April 2, European travelers heading to the United Kingdom must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or a traditional visa for purposes such as work or study. The UK government introduced this digital permit to enhance border security by modernizing its immigration system. Travelers......

Madrid's Plan for Migrant Minor Distribution

Madrid is seeking alternatives to accommodate migrant minors as part of the reform of the Immigration Law that changes the distribution model of minors among regions. The regional government is exploring ways to create more reception places across the region, with plans to bid for construction work to......