China Grants Spain Visa-Free Access in 2026 Pilot, Opening Asia’s Biggest Market to Spanish Travelers
Irregular Arrivals to Spain Fall 40 % in 2025, Government Data Show
Christmas Day Still Busy: 3,515 Flights Scheduled Across Spain, Up 9 % on 2024
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Canary Islands Airports Log 837 Flights on 25 December, Keeping Island Links Flowing
Canarian airports will process 837 flights on 25 December—up 5 % year-on-year—ensuring robust links for tourists, residents and inter-island business trips. The figures highlight the islands’ booming off-season travel and the need for early seat planning.
Spain Extends 2025 Minimum-Wage Level Through 2026, Delaying New SMI Hike
Madrid has frozen the national minimum wage at €1,184 until end-2026, postponing a 2026 update. Because Spanish work and digital-nomad visas are calculated as a multiple of the SMI, the move temporarily holds visa-income thresholds steady, giving employers and applicants cost certainty. HR teams should use the window to finalise filings but plan for a potential retroactive hike later in 2026.
Nationwide €60 Monthly Pass to Cover Spanish Trains and State Buses From January
From mid-January 2026 Spain will sell a nationwide €60 pass covering commuter trains, regional rail and state-operated buses, extending pandemic travel subsidies for another year. The flat fare will cut commuting costs for expatriates and business travellers and simplifies mobility budgeting, though high-speed AVE services remain outside the scheme.
U.S. Launches ‘FIFA Pass’ Priority Visa Interviews for Spanish Fans Heading to 2026 World Cup
The U.S. is offering Spanish World-Cup ticket holders a “FIFA Pass” that grants priority visa-interview slots in as little as six weeks, easing a process that normally drags on for months. Corporate travel planners can capitalise on the limited-time scheme but must still meet all U.S. visa rules.