Over 53,800 Illegal Tourist Rentals in Spain: Why a Licence Is Now Essential
Spain’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda has issued a strong warning: 53,876 illegal tourist rentals must be removed from platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and Rentalia. This move highlights the government’s increasing efforts to regulate the tourist rental market, protect housing availability for residents, and ensure fair competition among property owners. Why is this […]
New Immigration Criteria: Foreign Marriage Certificates Now Accepted Without Registration
Spain’s General Directorate for Migration has issued a much-anticipated clarification that significantly eases the process for international families: marriages celebrated abroad no longer need to be registered in the Spanish Civil Registry to be recognised for immigration procedures. What has changed? Until now, many immigration offices in Spain required the foreign marriage to be registered […]
Spain’s New Immigration Regulation Comes Into Force: What You Need to Know
On 20 May 2025, Spain’s most ambitious immigration reform in over a decade officially came into effect. The new Immigration Regulation introduces sweeping changes that simplify legal pathways, reduce bureaucracy, and strengthen rights for migrants, families, students, and employers. At Svelsan International Lawyers, we’ve been following this reform closely and are fully prepared to assist clients under the […]
End of the Golden Visa in Spain
On January 3, 2025, the Official State Gazette (BOE) published Organic Law 1/2025, dated January 2, introducing measures to enhance the efficiency of the Public Justice Service. This new legislation officially marks the end of the Golden Visa program in Spain, a scheme that has allowed non-EU investors to obtain residency by making significant financial […]
Time is Ticking: Apply for Your Spanish Golden Visa by April 2nd!
Thinking about moving to Spain? The Golden visa is your gateway to sunny shores, vibrant culture, and unparalleled opportunities! With this visa, you and your family can obtain residency in Spain by making a qualifying investment. What is the Golden visa? The Golden Visa is a residence permit designed for non-EU investors looking to relocate […]
Spanish Nationality for International Brigade Volunteers & Their Descendants
If you or your ancestors fought for democracy in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) as part of the International Brigades, you may now be eligible for Spanish nationality under the Democratic Memory Law (Ley de Memoria Democrática, Ley 20/2022). This special recognition grants Spanish citizenship, allowing applicants to keep their current nationality while honouring their […]