Spanish Government Poised to Approve Mass Regularisation for 500,000 Migrants
Barcelona Doubles Tourist-Accommodation Tax, Pushing Nightly Levy to €12–14
Canary Islands Urge Legal Clarity as Spain Begins Transfer of Unaccompanied Migrant Minors
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Madrid Bar Association Slams Government Campaign that Sidelines Immigration Lawyers
On 13 April the Madrid Bar Association condemned a new government information campaign for suggesting migrants do not need specialised lawyers to navigate Spain’s immigration procedures. ICAM warns that sidelining legal professionals could undermine the upcoming mass regularisation and expose applicants to errors and fraud.
One year after Spain scrapped the Golden Visa, housing costs continue to soar
An Infobae review concludes that scrapping Spain’s Golden Visa has had negligible effect on property prices or speculative investment. Housing costs remain at record highs, meaning employers still face steep accommodation budgets for foreign staff. Alternative work-related residence permits fill the gap left by the abolished investor visa, but the underlying housing crunch persists.