Uk tourists alerted to four new spain rules that kick in this week

Uk tourists alerted to four new spain rules that kick in this week


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SEVERAL NEW LAWS IN SPAIN CAME INTO FORCE THIS MONTH AND WILL IMPACT MILLIONS OF UK TOURISTS - AS WELL AS THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING TO BECOME EXPATS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION HOLIDAY HOTSPOT 15:09,


20 May 2025 New legislation comes into effect in Spain this week, casting implications for millions of UK holidaymakers. From May 2025, measures simplifying certain procedures and


eliminating others will affect UK citizens wishing to travel or settle in the EU's beloved destination. This month brings four major legal changes. Notably, the Golden Visa initiative,


which offered residency in exchange for property investment, officially ends in May, as confirmed by the holiday haven. Additional shifts include an expedited path to residency for


long-standing undocumented inhabitants (reduced from 3 years to just 2), and relaxed criteria for family unification (the age cap for dependent offspring ascends from 21 to 26). Conversely,


language students face tightened restrictions, with just a single extension permitted. GET ALL THE LATEST MONEY NEWS AND BUDGETING TIPS FROM CHRONICLE LIVE WITH OUR FREE NEWSLETTER The


British embassy has verified with Spanish authorities that only the TIE (foreigners identity card) will be deemed valid residency proof to sidestep the upcoming EES tourist registration


system. "The British embassy and Spanish government are therefore urging those remaining green certificate holders to get a TIE as soon as possible," stated the embassy on Friday,


reports Birmingham Live. Reflecting this urgency, British Ambassador to Spain Sir Alex Ellis remarked: "We want British residents in Spain to be able to travel smoothly into this


country. That's why it's really important that anyone with a green certificate gets a TIE. It can take a few months, so start the process now to ensure smooth travel once the EES


comes into force later this year." The EU has not yet confirmed a commencement date for the EES, but it is anticipated to be later this year. Article continues below With this new


border control system, all non-EU short-stay visitors will be required to register their name, passport information, and biometric data (fingerprints and facial images) upon arrival in Spain


or any other EU nation. These personal details will be retained for a period of three years.