Immigration
Latest news and information from Spain on immigration, migration, immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees.
Explained: What Italy's Schengen suspension with Spain means for travellers
Following recent events in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Italy has chosen to temporarily suspend Schengen rules with Spain - here's what it means for travellers and how long reimposed border controls will last.
EU countries call for talks over migrant influx into Spanish enclave
A majority of EU countries called on Saturday for emergency talks on the sudden inflow of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain's enclave of Ceuta in North Africa.
Italy suspends Schengen agreement with Spain
Italy said Friday it had suspended its Schengen agreement with Spain, following the influx of migrants into Madrid's Ceuta enclave in north Africa, bordering Morocco.
Spain says integrity of Schengen area 'absolutely guaranteed'
More than 48,000 migrants have now returned to Morocco from Spain's Ceuta as the Spanish government assures that the integrity of the Schengen area is 'absolutely guaranteed'.
Can an EU member state be kicked out of Schengen zone?
Several EU countries have caused a stir when they called to shut Spain out of the EU's visa-free Schengen travel zone after the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco was overwhelmed this week by thousands of migrant arrivals. Is that possible?
What happens to undocumented migrants after they arrive in Spain?
Spain is one of the gateways into Europe for African migrants seeking a better life. But what happens when they arrive on Spanish shores? Are they given accommodation? Can they be repatriated or are they granted asylum?
Spain makes key changes to immigration and residency rules
Spain’s Supreme Court has made significant changes to immigration and residency rules in the country just two weeks after the mass migrant amnesty, covering family reunification, residency of relatives of Spanish citizens, criminal records and more.
EU extends right to stay for Ukrainians but excludes military-age men
EU countries on Wednesday agreed to extend the right for Ukrainians fleeing the war to stay until 2028, but excluded military-age men arriving in the bloc.
Spanish court refuses to refer migrant amnesty to Europe
Despite complaints from regional governments, the controversial mass regularisation process will not be passed up the legal chain to an EU court - for now.
Spain's migrant amnesty leads to quick rise in tax-paying workers
It hasn't taken long for the regularisation of undocumented migrants to cause a rise in social security affiliates in Spain, as workers getting paid under the table gain rights in return for taxes.
Police in Spain claim 'massive fraud' by 400,000 migrants in amnesty process
As applications for Spain's mass migrant amnesty surge over initial estimates, police sources claim there is clear evidence of widespread fraudulent applications by foreign nationals who were not living in Spain in 2025 as required.
Judges in Spain consider taking mass migrant amnesty to EU court
Spain's Supreme Court is considering referring the country's controversial mass migrant regularisation to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) amid concerns that it could conflict with EU law.
Language, jobs and rights: Spain unveils migrant integration scheme
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday unveiled a new €505-million plan to help migrants integrate into Spanish society through language lessons, traineeships and more, confirming as well that more than one million migrants have applied for the country's amnesty.
Final dash for documents as Spain's mass migrant regularisation ends
A mass migrant regularisation launched by Spain's leftist government in defiance of a growing European crackdown on irregular immigration ends on Tuesday, with the final hopefuls scrambling to secure their legal status.
Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty ends with 1.3 million applications
June 30th marks the deadline for the mass regularisation of undocumented migrants in Spain, with the data suggesting that the total number of applicants will be far higher than the initial government estimate of 500,000.
UN rights chief troubled by new EU migrant return rules
The UN rights chief said on Saturday he deeply regretted the European Union's new migration rules, which allow much broader detention powers and the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc.
Will Spain's amnesty cause a spike in irregular migration?
Is there any evidence to suggest that Spain's current mass regularisation of migrants will act as a pull factor for more undocumented to enter the country in the months to come?
EU lawmakers give final approval for deportation centres outside bloc
European lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to tougher migration rules that will grant authorities much broader detention powers and allow for the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc.
400,000 more migrants than forecast apply for Spain's residency amnesty
The divisive mass regularisation of undocumented migrants in Spain reaches a record 900,000 applications two weeks from the deadline, 400,000 more than initially forecast by the Spanish government and with police unions warning of cases of fraud.
Plane trouble delays pope's return after migrant-focused Spain visit
Pope Leo XIV on Friday wrapped up a week-long visit to Spain that highlighted migrant issues, but his return to Rome was held up after his plane experienced a technical problem.
Pope arrives in Spain's Canary Islands to meet migrant boat survivors
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Thursday to meet migrants, many of whom survived a dangerous Atlantic crossing to reach the archipelago.
Spain stands firm as only EU country to oppose new deportation centre deal
The EU reached a deal Monday on a new tightening of migration rules allowing for so-called "return hubs" to be set up outside the bloc, as countries seek to boost deportations. Spain is the only EU country to vote against this measure.
How Spain's far right is struggling to define what being Spanish is
Far-right party Vox has included a 'national priority' clause in regional agreements with the centre-right Popular Party. But what is it and why can't the party itself agree who actually counts as Spanish?