From January 1, 2025, Tunisia will require all travelers to present a passport valid for at least three months. The policy ends the use of national ID cards for European tourists and introduces significant changes to entry requirements.
The European Union is set to introduce new travel regulations in 2025, impacting how travellers from around the world enter Europe. Learn about the upcoming EU Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), and find out how to prepare for these changes.
The European Union (EU) has expelled over 96,000 non-EU citizens in the second quarter of 2024. France and Germany lead in both expulsions and returns. The most common nationalities ordered to leave include Algerian, Moroccan, Turkish, and Syrian citizens.
The introduction of the EU's Entry-Exit System (EES), which aims to streamline border security through fingerprinting and facial recognition checks for non-EU travelers, is expected to be delayed once more. France, Germany, and the Netherlands have expressed concerns about readiness, raising fears of congestion at major ports and airports.
European Union countries are revising their EU Blue Card regulations to attract highly skilled non-EU professionals. Greece, Estonia, Italy, Slovakia, and Sweden have introduced changes to simplify application processes, lower salary thresholds, and extend validity periods, making it easier for skilled workers to contribute to their economies.
Europe is set to launch the cutting-edge Entry/Exit System (EES) in November 2024, replacing traditional passport stamps with digital records and biometric data for non-EU travelers. This new system aims to streamline border crossings, improve security, and prevent irregular migration, but concerns about potential delays at busy borders remain.
Lithuania has introduced stricter rules for foreign workers. A temporary residence permit is now mandatory for most foreign nationals seeking employment in the country. The new regulations, effective July 1, 2024, aim to better manage labor migration.
Poland has introduced stricter visa rules for international students following a major scandal involving visa fraud. The new regulations mandate a high school diploma and stricter verification of academic qualifications. The government aims to prevent the misuse of student visas as a backdoor entry into the EU labor market.
The UK government is gearing up for the EU's new digital Entry/Exit System (EES), scheduled to be implemented by October 6, 2024. This system will require non-EU travelers to provide biometric data at the border, with certain exemptions in place.
Starting June 11, 2024, Schengen visa fees have increased for most applicants. However, nationals from certain countries and specific categories of travelers remain exempt. Discover the details of the fee hike, the countries benefiting from visa-facilitation agreements, and who is still eligible for fee exemptions.
