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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Schengen - You Need To See This

Schengen Area: What can I expect when crossing the EU’s internal borders?

Don’t be a checkpoint Charlie: pack your passport when travelling within the ‘passport-free zone’

The Independent UK

As the Schengen Agreement turns 40, how free is movement around Europe today?

On 14 June 1985, France, the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany, pre-reunification) and the Benelux countries – Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg – signed an agreement in Schengen, a small town in Luxembourg, that would, eventually, see checks at their common borders abolished. The 40 years since have seen…

Radio France Internationale

Travel Perks: Exploring Schengen Countries with a Portugal Golden Visa

Europe, with its wealth of cultural treasures, vibrant cities, and luxurious destinations, has always held a special allure for discerning travelers and global citizens. Among the most sought-after ways to seamlessly unlock these experiences is the prestigious Portugal Golden Visa program.

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Romania And Bulgaria Join Schengen Area, Border Controls Lifted

Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen area, enhancing free movement in the EU by eliminating land border controls.

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How are Brexit travel restrictions easing – outbound and inbound?

Exclusive: Everything you need to know about significant changes to the rules the UK asked for after leaving the EU

The Independent UK

Austria Embroiled In Diplomatic Rift With Romania And Bulgaria Over Schengen Enlargement And Gas

Romania is aiming to be the biggest oil producer in Europe amid the clash with its neighbors.

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EU demands answers from Poland about visa fraud allegations

A senior European Union official says Poland must provide answers about allegations that temporary worker visas were sold to thousands of migrants

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EU demands 'clarifications' from Poland over visa scandal

The European Commission is demanding Poland give "clarifications" within the next two weeks over allegations the country's consulates and contractors issued Schengen visas for bribes, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Processing time for Schengen visa for travel to Germany reduced to 8 weeks

NEW DELHI: If you are planning to travel to Germany, here is a good news for you. Georg Enzweiler, the deputy head of mission at the German Embassy, announced on Wednesday that the processing time for Schengen visas to travel to Germany has been reduced to eight weeks, and more…

The Times of India

Apply easily for Saudi e-visa online if you have these passport stamps

In a latest development, Indian passport holders who have US, UK, and Schengen visas that have been used once, will now be able to apply for Saudi e-visa online. This development was recently shared by Alhasan Aldabbagh, President of Saudi Tourism Authority (STA).

The Times of India

European Union approves visa-free travel for Kosovo citizens

European Union parliamentarians on Tuesday gave the green light for citizens from Kosovo to travel freely in Europe without visas from next year. Kosovo, once a Serbian province in the former Yugoslavia, is the last territory in the Western Balkans without visa-free travel to the EU's Schengen travel area.

Radio France Internationale

Holidays boost for Brits as new visa fee for visiting EU gets quietly delayed again

When the European Union's Etias scheme is fully functional, people from outside the 27 EU countries and wider Schengen area will have to register online and pay for a three year permit

Daily Mirror

UK passport rules set to change as Brits issued with nine month warning

The Entry/Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will kick in later this year and impact how British passport holders travel to and from EU Schengen Zone countries

Daily Mirror

New EU travel change explained before fee launches next for UK tourists

The new screening process will affect residents of multiple nations who currently can enter the EU Schengen Zone without a visa.

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The Independent UK

Europe’s 90/180 rule: How long can you stay in an EU country and how does it work?

The maximum stay in most European countries is strictly limited for Britons post-Brexit, with holidaymakers only able to visit for a total of just under three months in any 180-day period. Here’s what to watch out for

The Independent UK

Croatia has joined the Schengen Area: What does it mean for tourists?

Life has just become much simpler for traders and millions of foreign visitors to Croatia from within the EU – but tougher for British travellers

Edinburgh Live

Who will need ETIAS and when it will come into force for travellers as plans delayed

People who are set to travel from the UK to one of 26 Schengen countries, which includes the likes of France, Spain, Greece and Poland, will need to apply for a ETIAS permit.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Allows All Types of Visa Holders to Perform Umrah

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said Saturday it has made it possible for holders of all types of visas and those coming from all countries for the purpose of tourism and visits to perform Umrah during their stay in the Kingdom. The ministry stated that those who qualify…

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Daily Mirror

Brits will need to pay new fee to visit 30 countries including Greece and Spain

Schengen area entry requirements are changing for Brits meaning that UK holidaymakers will need to pay to visit 30 countries including hotspots like Portugal, Greece, Italy and France

Chronicle Live

Spain passport advice updated as some travellers told to contact embassy

Anyone entering the Schengen area must have a passport issued less than 10 years before their arrival date and valid for at least three months after their departure date

Manchester Evening News

Why a passport stamp is important for British tourists going on holiday to EU countries

If you travel to a Schengen country like Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Greece, border guards might accuse you of overstaying if you don't get a stamp

Manchester Evening News

TUI, Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet passport advice for passengers ahead of summer holidays

The passport office is currently experiencing significant processing issues

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Reopens Visa on Arrival for US, UK and Schengen Visa Holders

The Saudi government has reopened the visa-on-arrival program for holders of valid visas for the US, UK and Schengen area, effective immediately, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Irish Mirror

Italy to lift major Covid travel rule ahead of busy summer season

Passengers arriving in from EU and Schengen countries can show either proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative Covid-19 test - instead of both

Reuters

Czechs to propose EU tightens passport rules for Russians

The Czech Republic will ask European Union partners to only allow entry into the border control-free Schengen area to Russians who hold biometric passports, Czech Interior Minister Vita Rakusan said on Wednesday.

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