Spain to impose border controls on arrivals from Italy

Madrid, Spain. Spain’s government said on Friday it would establish border controls for flights and ships arriving from Italy from midnight on Saturday until September 7, amid a dispute with Italy over irregular migration.

Checks on arrivals

Passport, nationality and visa checks will be conducted for Italian passengers and visitors from other countries arriving from Italy, Spain said, citing persistent irregular migratory pressure from the Alpine country.

Migration dispute

Spain said the measures would remain in force while Italy applied its own restrictions, which Italy said were prompted by the arrival of 72,000 people in Spain’s African enclave of Ceuta on July 30.