Spain’s regularization program for undocumented migrants was approved by royal decree in April 2026, with applications open from April 16 through June 30. It applies specifically to people who were already living in Spain before January 1,
TEN YEARS ON A BREXIT DECADE IN FULL
Myra Cecilia Azzopardi — Citizens Advice Bureau Spain
Qualified Paralegal
1. THE BEGINNING — BEFORE THE VOTE 2016
Long before anyone was talking about Brexit, I was already deeply embedded
It started with one post. A member, a non-EU national married to an EU citizen, but not resident and so without a residence card, asked a simple question: which lane are they actually entitled to use? To date, that question has drawn nearly 70 c
WHAT IS AN EU REGULATION?
In EU law, there is a critical distinction between a Directive and a Regulation. A Directive requires member states to enact their own national legislation to achieve a particular result, giving governments some discret
When booking an appointment (cita previa) for residency matters in Spain through the official government portal, you will be asked to identify yourself before entering the system. For the vast majority of Spain’s 52 provinces, you can do t
EU Migration and Asylum Pact Begins Applying in June 2026, and Spain Faces Important Immigration Changes
The European Union’s new Pact on Migration and Asylum is due to begin applying from 12 June 2026 following a two-year transition period
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is now in operation across the Schengen Area, recording the entry and exit of non-EU travellers.
However, if you hold a biometric residence card issued by an EU country, you are not subject to EES registration. You sh
Note* This legislation has since been repealed.
If you are currently renting a property in Spain, recent government measures may affect your rights, particularly if your rental contract is due to expire before 31 December 2027.
Under a new tempo
Individuals who hold both British and Spanish nationality face a complex reality. Legally, they are British citizens and entitled to the rights of British nationality. In practice, however, exercising those rights can be constrained by administr
With the rollout of the UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) system, many families are confused about how dual British–Spanish children should travel to the UK. Official guidance, introduced in February 2026, suggests that dual nationals s
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