Spain’s Extraordinary Regularisation 2026: Who May Qualify and What to Expect
Spain has announced an extraordinary regularisation process currently under regulatory development, aimed at granting legal status to people already living in the country and providing legal certainty and access to rights. The measure has been announced by the Government but is not yet in force. What is this regularisation about? A one-off, exceptional measure approved […]
Positive Administrative Silence in Favour of EU Family Residence Applications
On 29 October 2025, Spain’s Dirección General de Gestión Migratoria (DGGM) issued Management Criterion 6/2025, providing much-needed clarity on the processing of permanent residence cards for family members of EU citizens. What does this new criterion establish? According to the DGGM, when an application for a permanent residence card is not resolved within three months, […]
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 […]
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 […]