As 2025 unfolds, the EU is set to implement major travel and policy changes, including advanced border systems, Schengen expansion, new tourist taxes, and stricter residence permit rules. Discover what’s coming and how it affects you.
Romania and Bulgaria are set to fully join the Schengen Area by January 1, 2025. Travellers can expect visa-free land travel across borders and streamlined Schengen visa processes.
Bulgaria is optimistic about achieving full Schengen membership by the end of 2024. With land border controls set to be lifted, Schengen visa holders and travelers can expect smoother journeys across Europe.
Good news for travellers! Bulgaria and Romania gained partial membership to the Schengen Zone on March 31, 2024. This means visa-free travel by air and sea between these countries and other Schengen members.
Bulgaria and Romania are on the brink of joining the Schengen Zone, promising to simplify travel for over 400 million citizens. Effective March 31st, travelers arriving by air or sea from other Schengen countries will no longer face passport checks upon entry.
Discover the transformative changes shaping travel in 2024. This guide unveils the latest visa updates, including expanded Schengen access, increased financial requirements for Finland, France's digital visa leap, South Korea's digital nomad initiative, groundbreaking H-1B renewals in the U.S., and the UK's newfound flexibility for tourist visa holders.
Discover the exciting news as Bulgaria and Romania gear up to issue short-term Schengen visas, marking their partial accession into the Schengen Area. This significant development promises enhanced freedom and convenience for travelers and businesses alike.
The EU Commission has taken significant steps to enhance visa sticker security by introducing 2D barcodes and cryptographically signed digital seals. This article provides insights into the infringement procedures against Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, and Lithuania, highlighting the need for compliance and the potential consequences for non-compliance.
Bulgaria and Romania may soon become the newest members of the Schengen Zone, as they are expected to be admitted in two phases starting from October. The lifting of border controls at airports and the subsequent elimination of ground controls will facilitate seamless travel and economic integration
The EU Commission calls on the Council to enable Romania and Bulgaria to become full members of the Schengen Area in 2023. Despite opposition from Austria, support from other EU countries remains strong. The report outlines key priorities, including border management, police cooperation, and visa policies, to be discussed in the upcoming Schengen Council meeting.
