European Citizenship & Residency News
English briefings for the European citizenship and residency tracks hosted on Prep2Go.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Spain's Immigration System Faces Backlogs Amid Mass Regularisation
Spain's immigration system is experiencing severe delays due to IT glitches and a plan to regularise 500,000 migrants. Meanwhile, Portugal's recent elections may impact its Nationality Law.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules & Finland Adapts to EU Migration Pact
Sweden is introducing stricter citizenship requirements, including new language tests and higher income thresholds. Meanwhile, Finland's Migri pauses some asylum cases and prepares employers for the new EU Migration Pact.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Portugal Launches AIMA Portal for Golden Visa Renewals Amid Political Shifts
AIMA has launched a new online portal for Golden Visa renewals. Meanwhile, Portugal remains a top European investment destination despite recent right-wing election gains.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Scandinavia Immigration: Denmark's Strict Deportation Rules & Finland's Hiring Slump
Denmark introduces mandatory deportation for serious offenses, while Finland sees a 25% drop in work visa applications amid an economic cooling. Discover the latest Nordic immigration trends.
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Monthly update on February 2026: Spain Legalizes 500,000 Migrants: Expect Severe Visa Delays
Spain has approved a historic decree to legalize 500,000 undocumented migrants. Investors and expats should prepare for significant processing delays at immigration offices and submit applications immediately.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Spain's Mass Legalization Risks Visa Delays Amid Portugal AIMA Petitions
Spain launches an extraordinary legalization process, sparking fears of severe processing delays at immigration offices. Meanwhile, Portugal faces petitions over AIMA citizenship backlogs.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Sweden Exempts Researchers While Finland Fast-Tracks Tech Visas
Scandinavia is shifting its immigration policies. Sweden and Finland are fast-tracking tech and research talent, while tightening rules and compliance for other migrant categories.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Portugal's Data Center Boom & 2026 Golden Visa Competitors
As Portugal emerges as a Southern European data center hub, its Golden Visa remains a stable choice compared to new startup visas in Greece and changing rules in Andorra.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Spain Ends Golden Visa, Shifts Focus to Family & Labor Migration
Spain has officially ended its Golden Visa program, pivoting toward labor and family migration. Meanwhile, the new EES digital border control system will strictly track Schengen stays.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Portugal's 2026 Elections and AIMA Delays: What Golden Visa Investors Must Know
As Portugal gears up for its highly competitive 2026 elections, Golden Visa investors face potential legislative shifts and continued AIMA delays. Strong economic growth offers a silver lining for investment funds.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Finland Extends PR to 6 Years; Sweden Prepares New Work Permit Laws
Finland officially implemented new permanent residency rules requiring six years of residence and a language test. Meanwhile, Sweden is drafting new work permit laws and expediting family reunification visas.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Spain Fights TIE Appointment Bots as Finland Tightens PR Rules
Spain is cracking down on the 'digital lottery' of TIE appointments with personal codes. Meanwhile, Finland extends its PR timeline to six years, making Iberian visas more attractive.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Portugal Immigration Update: Dual Citizenship Risks & Fund Shifts
Recent global policy shifts threaten dual citizenship for US and Indian expats in Portugal. Meanwhile, Portugal's Golden Visa landscape pivots heavily toward venture funds as the real estate market cools.
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Monthly update on January 2026: US Demand Surges for Portugal Golden Visa Amid European Rule Changes
US investor demand for Portugal's Golden Visa surged by 60% in 2025, tightening fund availability. Meanwhile, Portugal remains Europe's most stable program despite new visa updates in Greece, Spain, and Hungary.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Spain Golden Visa & NLV Updates: 2026 Immigration Trends
Spain is tightening compliance for retirees and shifting Golden Visa investments away from real estate. Meanwhile, the Non-Lucrative Visa remains a strong alternative for expats with passive income.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Portugal Citizenship Delays & Germany's Strict 2026 Visa Rules
Portugal's citizenship timeline stretches to 10 years due to AIMA backlogs. Meanwhile, Germany introduces stricter visa rules, higher Blue Card thresholds, and cancels visa remonstrations for 2026.
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Monthly update on January 2026: Nordic Immigration Updates: Finland Raises Fees, Sweden Pushes Integration
Finland increases residence permit fees and tightens permanent residency rules, while Sweden introduces stricter integration measures. Meanwhile, Denmark challenges European courts over migration policies.
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Monthly update on December 2025: Finland Extends Citizenship Timeline to 6 Years Amid Stricter Nordic Immigration Rules
Finland has officially increased its citizenship residency requirement to six years and raised financial thresholds. Meanwhile, Sweden is offering refugees €30,000 to voluntarily leave, signaling a stricter Nordic approach.