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Most Britons unaware of new EU biometric border controls set to be enforced from October

Travellers from the UK must have their fingerprints scanned and a photograph taken before entering EU and Schengen Area countries

Evening Standard · May 8, 2024

These two countries are joining the Schengen Area: what will it mean for travellers?

The two eastern European nations made a breakthrough in their bid to join the Area in late 2023

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

Bulgaria and Romania overcome Austria's objections and get partial approval to join Schengen Area

Bulgaria and Romania have received permission to join Europe’s passport- and visa-free Schengen Area starting in March

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023

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

Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023

When do I need to renew my passport for travel to Europe?

Everything you need to know about the expiry rules post-Brexit

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

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 · Feb 2, 2023

One passport rule could stop UK travellers from entering certain countries - how to check

Anyone planning to travel to a European country should check their travel document.

Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023

Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area

Croatia rang in two historic changes with the new year, as the European Union's youngest member joined both the EU's border-free Schengen zone and the euro common currency, fulfilling longstanding ambitions of close integration with Europe.

Reuters · Jan 1, 2023

Croatia gets green light for Schengen admission from European Parliament

The European Parliament on Thursday cleared the way for the admission of Croatia to the bloc's passport-free Schengen area, leaving the final decision in the hands of the EU's government leaders.

Reuters · Nov 10, 2022

Family left £2,000 out of pocket and ‘escorted from airport like criminals’ due to new passport rule

Following Brexit, countries in the Schengen Area are insisting passports must be no more than ten years old from the point of issue.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022