Spain Proposes 90-Day Work-Visa Waiver With the UK for Skilled Service Providers
Spain Confirms Timeline for Digital Borders: EES Soft-Launch Complete, Full Roll-Out by April 2026
Police Break Up €30 Million ‘Fake-Partnership’ Visa Ring Stretching Across Five Spanish Provinces
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Spain Records Net Inflow of 626,268 People in 2024—Third-Highest of the Decade
INE figures released on 11 December show Spain added 626,268 residents through migration in 2024—evidence that the country’s economy remains a magnet for foreign talent and that demographic pressures continue to shape policy debates. Employers should anticipate sustained demand for work permits and possible tweaks to quota allocations in 2026.
Spanish Police Dismantle Fake-Partnership Visa Ring Operating Across Five Provinces
Police in Jaén have arrested 48 people for running a €30 million scam that used fake domestic-partnership registrations to secure more than 300 residence cards for Moroccan nationals. The case exposes loopholes in Spain’s EU-family permit regime and is likely to trigger stricter document checks, delaying legitimate corporate filings. Mobility managers should audit existing files and anticipate longer processing times.
Spain Seeks Short-Stay Work-Visa Waiver With UK for Skilled Service Providers
Speaking in London on 10 December, Spain’s trade secretary proposed a mutual 90-day visa-free scheme with the UK for skilled service providers. The initiative would slash costs and processing time for short business assignments post-Brexit and could become a model for other EU countries. Companies should monitor negotiations and map compliance implications for 2026 projects.