Spain Formally Closes Its Golden-Visa Chapter, Signalling a Shift Toward ‘Responsible’ Investment Migration
Administrative Bottleneck: Social-Security Numbers Delay Spain’s Mass Regularisation Drive
Spain and Saudi Arabia Agree Mutual Visa-Free Access for Diplomatic and Service Passports
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Spanish Police Warn of Rising Document-Forgery Rings Undermining Border Security
National Police officials tell EFE that forged passports and IDs are proliferating, enabling criminal networks to exploit Spain’s immigration and banking systems. Recent raids exposed mafia cells using fake documents to secure NIEs, highlighting the need for stricter verification by employers and tougher penalties.
Spain to Phase Out Humanitarian Residence Permits for Venezuelans from June 12
Interior has confirmed that humanitarian residence cards—used mainly by Venezuelans—will no longer be issued or renewed after 12 June 2026. The step, taken to comply with the EU’s new Migration and Asylum Pact, closes a fast-track route that benefited some 240,000 people since 2018. Existing holders must convert to other residence categories; employers and migrants should act quickly to avoid gaps in status.
Rolling Strikes Snarl Flights at Madrid and Barcelona on Key Business Routes
Industrial action by air-traffic controllers and ground-handling staff on 14 May triggered over a hundred cancellations at Madrid and Barcelona, disrupting premium routes and forcing airlines to consolidate frequencies. With strikes now set to run through May, corporates are urged to add buffer time, monitor codeshares closely and review insurance coverage.