EU pushes back biometric Entry/Exit System to September, giving Spain’s airports vital breathing space
Interior Ministry figures reveal just 7 % of Spain’s 305,000 irregular arrivals expelled since 2019
24-hour taxi strike to hit Valencia on 25 February, disrupting airport and rail transfers
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Staff Shortages Threaten to Paralyse Spain’s Immigration Offices Ahead of Mass Regularisation
Unions warn that Spain’s foreigners’ offices are understaffed just weeks before a half-million-applicant regularisation begins. Delays are already impacting TIE renewals and work-permit processing, threatening business travel and corporate relocations. Companies are advised to plan for longer lead times and make contingency arrangements.
‘Humanly Impossible’: Immigration Staff Demand Resources for Spain’s 500,000-Person Regularisation Drive
Immigration-office unions warn that the April regularisation of more than 500,000 undocumented migrants cannot be processed with current staffing. They demand 1,500 extra hires and digital upgrades, warning that all visa categories—including those for corporate transferees—face severe delays if resources are not boosted.
Indian Professionals Drive Surging Demand for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa
Spain’s digital-nomad visa is experiencing a surge of interest from Indian remote professionals, thanks to accessible income thresholds and favourable tax treatment. Applications are up 40 percent, prompting talk of higher financial requirements later this year and putting pressure on processing capacity.
Valencia Taxi Strike Set for 25–26 February to Protest Rideshare Expansion
Valencian taxi unions will stage a 24-hour strike beginning 25 February, disrupting airport transfers and local mobility for business travellers. The action seeks tougher rules on rideshare operators and could foreshadow similar measures in other Spanish cities.
Catalonia Faces ‘Funding Gap’ in Immigrant Integration, Report Warns
An expert report finds that Catalonia lacks the stable funding required to integrate its expanding immigrant population, warning of service bottlenecks and social tension. With Spain’s mass regularisation imminent, the study urges creation of a Migration Fund and stronger coordination—issues that matter to employers relocating staff to Barcelona and beyond.
Spain’s Four Busiest Airports Suffer 460 Delays in One Day, Highlighting Capacity Crunch
A spike of 460 delays and 15 cancellations across Spain’s four busiest airports on 20 February underscores lingering capacity and staffing issues. Business travellers should expect potential knock-on disruptions into the Easter peak and plan connections accordingly.