European Citizenship & Residency News
English summaries of the immigration, naturalisation, Golden Visa, and language-exam changes that matter for citizenship applicants.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on June 11, 2026: Spain Residency Brief: Regularization Deadline Nears as EU Debates Visa Rules
Spain's extraordinary regularization deadline approaches on June 30, with the first resolutions already processing. Meanwhile, several EU nations are pushing for stricter Schengen visa rules for Russian tourists.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on June 4, 2026: Spain Immigration Brief: EES Border Controls, Nomad Visa Surge & Schengen Proposals
Spain prepares for stricter biometric border controls and the new Schengen EES system. Meanwhile, the Digital Nomad Visa sees record demand as EU nations debate new Schengen visa restrictions.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on May 28, 2026: Spain Updates 2026 Digital Nomad Visa Renewal Rules & Income Caps
Spain has released 2026 guidance for Digital Nomad Visa renewals, introducing higher income thresholds and a strict 20% cap on local earnings. EU-wide single-permit rules may also streamline future residency.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on May 21, 2026: Spain Phases Out Golden Visas as Bureaucracy Delays Regularisation
Spain officially phases out its Golden Visa program while administrative bottlenecks and court petitions delay mass regularisation efforts. Meanwhile, regional naturalisation timelines are shifting.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on May 14, 2026: Spain Delays Migrant Regularisation as EU Prepares 2026 Digital Nomad Visa Overhaul
Spain's Supreme Court has postponed hearings on mass migrant regularisation, leaving applicants in limbo. Meanwhile, Spain and other Schengen nations are preparing a major overhaul of Digital Nomad Visas for 2026.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on April 30, 2026: Spain Updates 2026 Digital Nomad Visa Rules Amid Processing Delays
Spain has released updated 2026 guidelines for its Digital Nomad Visa, clarifying income and tax rules. Meanwhile, a new migrant legalization program is causing significant bureaucratic delays across municipalities.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on April 23, 2026: Spain's Mass Legalization Triggers Strikes and Visa Delays
Spain's new mass legalization program has overwhelmed immigration systems, leading to staff strikes and political clashes. Expats and investors should expect significant processing delays for all visa types.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on April 16, 2026: Spain's 500K Migrant Amnesty & Extranjería Strike to Delay Visas
Spain is launching a historic legalization program for 500,000 undocumented migrants in April 2026. Combined with an indefinite strike by immigration officials, investors face severe processing delays.
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Weekly update on April 9, 2026: Spain Ends Real Estate Golden Visa While Legalizing 500K Migrants
Spain has officially closed its real estate Golden Visa program while launching an amnesty for undocumented workers. Investors must now pivot to startup or digital nomad visas, or look to alternatives like Hungary.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on April 2, 2026: Spain to End Golden Visa Amid 500K Migrant Legalization
Spain is preparing to close its Golden Visa program while simultaneously launching a massive legalization plan for 500,000 undocumented migrants, causing severe processing delays.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on March 18, 2026: Spain Shifts Focus to Digital Nomads as EU Tightens Migration Rules
Spain is prioritizing its Digital Nomad Visa with attractive tax benefits over the traditional Golden Visa. Meanwhile, the EU's new Migration Pact and stricter Schengen rules make residency permits essential for mobility.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on February 25, 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.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on February 18, 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.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on February 11, 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.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on February 4, 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.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on January 28, 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.
Published · By Laura Ferreira
Weekly update on January 21, 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.