Category: Spain

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

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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Spain Holiday Warning Issued For UK Tourists Amidst Local Protests

As tourism in Spain reached record levels in 2023, not everyone is as happy with the growing number of visitors.  Spain is one of the top destinations for British holidaymakers and they are known to love the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands, as well as mainland destinations like Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid. British tourists are…
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