Supreme Court strikes down parts of the Immigration Regulation
The Official Gazette publishes the Supreme Court judgment of 8 July 2026 (STS 868/2026), with its correction order of 1 September, annulling parts of Royal Decree 1155/2024. Economic dependence of parents of Spanish citizens may now have arisen in Spain, criminal records no longer allow automatic refusals in cases protected by EU law, and electronic filing is no longer generally mandatory.
What it means for you
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General information updated to October 2026. It does not replace advice on your specific case.
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