Spanish police dismantle network smuggling Cuban migrants via Serbia to Málaga
Biometric Entry/Exit System sparks three-hour queues for non-EU travellers at Gran Canaria Airport
Canary Islands update 2026 guidance for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa, highlighting regional tax perks
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Spain Confirms 3,301 Reception Places for New EU Border-Asylum Procedure
The Spanish government told the Senate on 26 May that it will have 3,301 reception beds ready for the EU’s new border-asylum procedure by 12 June. Dedicated inter-ministerial teams, a forthcoming legal reform and the Ombudsman’s new monitoring role aim to ensure compliance with the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. Companies should prepare for accelerated—but more rigid—processing at Spanish borders and plan post-arrival support accordingly.
EU Extends Russia Sanctions to 2027—What It Means for Travel to Spain
Council Decision (PESC) 2026/1149, published 26 May, prolongs EU travel bans and asset freezes on specific Russian officials until May 2027. Spain, as a Schengen member, must deny visas and entry to anyone listed, and carriers operating to Spain must keep screening passenger data. Global-mobility teams should re-check Russian employee itineraries and corporate ownership links to avoid inadmissibility and banking blocks.
Spain Updates 2026 Income Threshold for Digital-Nomad Visa
Legal Fournier’s visa-eligibility calculator was updated on 26 May after Spain’s 2026 minimum-salary index came into force, raising the Digital-Nomad Visa income floor to €2,442 per month. Consulates have started applying the higher threshold, so employers and applicants must adjust salary proof or risk refusals. The change highlights the importance of forward salary planning and timely documentation for remote-worker relocations.