Category: Spain

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Greece To Compensate Those Affected By Wildfires With Free Trips

After last summer’s devastating wildfires on the island of Rhodes , thousands of tourists were impacted by sudden evacuations from hotels.  The fires not only disrupted their vacations but also posed safety concerns and logistical challenges. These events created a significant setback for tourism on the islands, affecting both holidaymakers and local businesses. Now, Greek…
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Spain Plans To End Real Estate Route for Golden Visa Program

Spain is an attractive destination for relocation in the European Union especially for British nationals. Many non-EU nationals looking to relocate to Europe choose Spain through the Spain Golden Visa Program. This program enables them to live, study, and work in the country, potentially leading to permanent residency and, eventually, citizenship. However, Spain has decided…
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Holidaymakers Hit By 10-year British Passport Rule

Thousands of people in the United Kingdom are at risk of falling victim to a ‘passport 10-year rule. As British holidaymakers seek sunnier destinations, the 10-year British Passport Rule could suddenly stop tourists in their tracks. Before the UK left the EU it was possible to travel in and out freely, these days however the…
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Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Zone For Air And Sea Routes

Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe’s Schengen area of free movement on March 31, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks. After a 13-year wait, the 27 EU member states have unanimously agreed to welcome Bulgaria and Romania into the zone renowned for its free movement of people, goods, services, and capital. With…
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Visiting Spain: Barcelona To Increase Tourist Tax By 18% In April

Barcelona’s tourist tax is set to rise once again on 1 April 2024. Since 2012, Barcelona has added an extra fee on top of the region-wide tourist tax.  The city hosts millions of tourists each year and this adds pressure to already strained services, such cleaning and public transport.  To deal with that, local authorities…
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