Recent immigration and residence developments, selected from official government sources
Official rules can change quickly. Each update links directly to its primary government source.
Spain's Official State Gazette published the Supreme Court judgment partially upholding a challenge to Royal Decree 1155/2024. Applicants should verify how the affected provisions apply before relying on the regulation.
Official source: Spanish Official State GazetteThe proposed framework would digitise residence procedures, improve connected records and introduce mandatory registration for EU citizens. It still requires further legislative approval and is intended to apply from January 2029.
Official source: Czech Ministry of the InteriorThe latest official statement updates the Immigration Rules, including changes relevant to permitted business-visitor activity and overseas employee training, with principal changes taking effect in October 2026.
Official source: UK Home OfficePortugal reported 500,000 residence cards issued since the reform began and continued expansion of its regulated labour-migration protocol, alongside a stronger focus on integration after arrival.
Official source: Government of PortugalDubai's official service guidance confirms a renewable one-year virtual-work residence framework and requires evidence of foreign employment or work plus monthly income of at least USD 3,500.
Official source: GDRFA DubaiPublished for general information. Requirements, effective dates and individual eligibility should be checked against current official guidance before filing.
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