News & Insights
Updates on Spanish immigration law, visa reforms, and life in Spain, written by Pina Espinoza.
ImmigrationA shortage of appointments in Spain: What is the problem and what can be done about it?
No appointments available for TIE and EU registration in Spain: What should you do if no ‘Cita Previa’ is available?
DeutschTerminnot in Spanien: Wo liegt das Problem und was kann man tun?
Keine Termine für die TIE und EU-Registrierung in Spanien: Was tun, wenn keine Cita Previa verfügbar ist?
ImmigrationFamily members of EU citizens: A comparison of residence permits in Spain and Germany
The right to freedom of movement applies within the EU. EU citizens and their family members are, in principle, free to live and work in any EU country. However, the practical implementation of this right varies considerably in some respects.
DeutschFamilienangehörige von EU-Bürgern: Aufenthaltserlaubnis in Spanien und Deutschland im Vergleich
In der EU gilt das Recht auf Freizügigkeit. EU Bürger und ihre Angehörigen können grundsätzlich in jedem Land der EU leben und arbeiten. Die Umsätze des Zugangs zu diesem Recht in der Praxis unterscheiden sich zum Teil erheblich.
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
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