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Romania, Bulgaria join borderless Schengen zone after 13-year wait

Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen zone on Wednesday, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two eastern European countries.

Radio France Internationale

EU approves full Schengen membership for Bulgaria, Romania

In a significant milestone for European integration, Bulgaria and Romania will become full members of the Schengen free movement zone on 1 January – following a more than 13-year wait.

Radio France Internationale

Africans who apply for Schengen visas face high rejection rates – migration scholar explains why

Africans face a high rejection rate for visas to enter the Schengen group of countries. The group is made up of 29 European countries that have officially abolished border controls at their mutual borders. A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals which would allow them to make…

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Independent readers say addressing Brexit should be a priority for the next government

We wanted to know if our readers agreed with Sir Ed Davey – should Brexit be reversed? Or, like Mr Farage, did they feel Britain’s exit from the EU was simply bungled?

The Independent UK

Even when Africans want to visit Europe legally, rejection rates are high. Algeria is one example

Visa applicants from Africa who want to visit Europe's Schengen Area face far higher rejection rates than people from anywhere else in the world

The Independent UK

New Schengen visa rules announced; longer validity and easier access to Indian nationals

The European Union has introduced a new visa scheme called 'cascade' for Indian citizens residing in India applying for Schengen visas. Under this scheme, Indian travellers can now obtain multiple-entry visas with longer validity. The aim is to facilitate easier access to visas for those with a proven travel history,…

The Times of India

Bulgaria, Romania Take First Steps Into Europe's Vast Visa-free Zone

After 13 years of waiting, Bulgaria and Romania are to partially join the Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks.

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Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership

Ankara supports Sweden’s bid after it receives backing conditions from buying US F-16s to visa-free Schengen travel.

Al Jazeera

Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and TUI passport rules for domestic and international travel

It is hugely important to know the passport and ID document requirements before heading to the airport to avoid the risk of your travel plans being stopped.

Daily Record

New EU permit which could see people barred from Spain, Italy, France explained

Warning that people could be prevented from entering at border if they don't have financial proof they have enough money to support themselves

Wales Online

Brexit: This is how Britain could actually rejoin the EU

Prominant Remainer Gina Miller explains what would need to happen for Britain to reverse Brexit and return to the bloc

The Independent UK

France most sought after among Schengen states, but also sees highest visa rejections: data

France is the most sought-after destination for Indian travellers among Schengen states, but also has the largest number of visa rejections, according to Schengen Visa Statistics 2022.

The Hindu

Orient Express set to scrap plans for UK line because of Brexit delays

The Orient Express has dropped the London-to-Folkestone leg of the route because it has become too difficult to cross the Channel after the UK's departure from the European Union

Daily Mirror

Easter holidaymakers advised of lesser-known passport rules that could see them turned away while boarding

The four-day weekend is approaching

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David Pratt: Emmanuel Macron now faces a pivotal moment amid civil unrest

WE have, of course, been here before. Anger among the French people with the policies of President Emmanuel Macron has almost become a raison…

Bristol Post

UK passport holders given nine month warning

The change affects Brits entering or exiting the Schengen Area

Chronicle Live

UK passport rules set to change from November with new entry process for EU countries

Brits will no longer have their passports stamped when the new Entry-Exit System comes into force in November across the 27 Schengen Zone countries

Manchester Evening News

Major change for UK passport holders travelling to Europe later this year

Following Brexit UK passport holders have had their passports stamped when they enter and exit the Schengen Area

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Liverpool Echo

Nine month warning to anyone with a UK passport

Travellers could soon be required to give their fingerprints when travelling to Europe

Daily Record

UK passport holders issued nine-month warning for travel change in the EU

People will no longer need their passport stamped upon returning from certain European countries.

The Independent UK

Czechs to end checks at Slovak border amid migration decline

Officials in the Czech Republic say the government will end checks on the country’s border with Slovakia that were renewed last year amid a new increase in migration

Dublin Live

Irish passports warning for holidaymakers going abroad as little-known rules could ruin trip

From the number of blank pages to the condition of your passport, here's what you need to know

Irish Mirror

Irish passport warning as little-known rules could see holidaymakers turned away from airport

From the number of blank pages to the condition of your passport, here's what you need to know

The Guardian - UK

‘Ritual humiliations’: African music stars struggle to get visas to Europe

A Kenyan DJ’s post of being denied transit through Amsterdam has put the spotlight on airlines’ alleged racist policies

France 24

Entering Schengen is 'a huge economic benefit for us': Croatian PM Plenkovic

Talking Europe hosts the Croatian prime minister, who steered his country into the eurozone and the Schengen free travel area at the start of this year. Andrej Plenkovic talks about the symbolic and practical aspects of these two moves, and discusses his government's plans to continue helping Ukraine – despite…

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