News & Insights
Updates on Spanish immigration law, visa reforms, and life in Spain, written by Pina Espinoza.
ImmigrationRUMOUR CHECK: CAN I APPLY FOR A DIGITAL NOMAD RESIDENCE PERMIT WHILE IN SPAIN ON A SCHENGEN VISA?
There have been many rumours and articles going around recently stating that the UGE is denying applications for Digital Nomad Residence Authorisations submitted by Schengen Visa holders from within Spain. This surprised me and I decided to go to the source and ask the UGE, the office in charge of these applications in Spain, directly. Here is what they have answered today, September 2nd 2026.
ImmigrationUnderstanding the New EES Online Tool: How to Check Your Remaining Days in Europe
Are you frequently wondering how many days you have left of your allowed 90 out of every 180 in the Schengen Area? There is a new EES website tool allowing you to find out, provided you used the new system.
Travel & SchengenEES and ETIAS changing the rules for travel to Schengen Countries.
EES and ETIAS changing the rules for travel to Schengen
LGBTQ+New law on LGBTQI rights in Spain
Catalonia has published a law on the rights of LGBTQI people and the eradication. of
Residency & VisasSPAIN: Non-Lucrative Residence Permit in 2026
What you need to know about the Non-lucrative residency in Spain in
Residency & VisasNOV 2025: UPDATED FAQs DIGITAL NOMADS
We provide the latest FAQs about the Digital Nomad Visa and Residence Permit for
Travel & SchengenEES: Exit/Entry System
EES: The new Entry/Exit System (EES)The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations on 12 October 2025.WHAT DOES THE EES DO?The EES applies to you if you are a non-EU national travelling for a short stay to a European country using the EES and you
Residency & VisasNo More Spanish Golden Visas
We finally have our answer on what will happen to the Spanish Golden Visa options and they will soon be no more. Applications will only be accepted until 03/04/2025!While at first, mostly the controversial real estate investment option was discussed, it was
GeneralSUMMER 2024 RETURN AUTHORISATIONS MADE EASIER
Return Authorisations in Summer 2024: Not Needed in Case of
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