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
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
Under Spanish law, citizens of the European Union do not apply for residency in the same way as non-EU nationals; instead, they exercise a pre-existing right of residence derived from EU law, and implemented in Spain through the Spanish Royal De
Many British residents in Spain believe that if a partner becomes ill or unable to communicate, they must arrange a Power of Attorney. However, when it comes to medical decisions, Spain has a much simpler system known as voluntad Vital Anticipad
Non-EU nationals who have lived in an EU country, such as Spain, for at least five years under a legal residency permit can qualify for EU long-term resident status (larga duración – UE). This status grants them the right to move to an
The INSS website for making applications for healthcare for you and your beneficiaries. Suggest using a computer as a right hand click should provide you with an English translation. Of course form filling should be in Spanish.
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Everyone reaches a stage in life when they may need assistance due to age, illness, or disability. This need is especially significant for those without family support, as in Spain the family is generally recognised as the primary caregiver. The
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