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EU entry-exit system app to accelerate border crossings not yet available

Exclusive: Only Sweden will initially offer the option to pre-register to cut red tape

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

The Schengen Agreement turns 40 among big dilemmas: Is this the end of the open borders dream?

The Schengen Agreement has just turned 40 with more doubts than certainties. Almost half of its members have reinstated temporary controls along its internal borders. Is this the end of the Schengen vision of open borders within Europe? We travelled to the Poland/German border to try to find out.

Euronews · Jul 23, 2025

Voices: ‘Schengen, the euro, the whole thing’: Readers say UK must fully commit to rejoining EU

YOUR VIEWS: Our community agrees that Brexit’s challenges mean the UK must embrace Schengen, the euro, and full EU membership – no half-measures – to truly move forward

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Confusing Brexit travel red tape questions answered by Simon Calder

All you need to know on EES, Etias and the best procedure for travellers blessed with EU and UK passports

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

Romania, Bulgaria Join Borderless Schengen Zone

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.

International Business Times · Dec 31, 2024

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 · Dec 31, 2024

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 · Dec 13, 2024

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…

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2024

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 · Jun 18, 2024

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 · Jun 13, 2024