Spain’s government says it will introduce immediate border controls on travellers arriving from Italy amid a dispute over irregular migration. The measures apply to both flights and ships departing from Italy and are scheduled to begin at midnight on Saturday. Spain says the controls will remain in place until September 7.
Under the planned checks, authorities will carry out passport, nationality, and visa verification for Italian passengers and for travellers of other nationalities arriving via Italy. The government frames the action as a response to what it describes as persistent migration issues involving irregular arrivals, and it is implemented as part of the broader disagreement with the neighbouring country.
The reporting from multiple outlets indicates the same timeframe, scope (air and sea routes from Italy), and types of checks (passport, nationality, and visa). All accounts describe the move as an immediate restriction at the border during the stated period rather than a long-term policy change.
