The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will now launch in 2025, replacing manual passport stamps with biometric registration. Discover what this means for travellers, the reasons behind the delay, and how to prepare for upcoming changes.
European Union regulations offer passengers up to 600 euros in compensation for flight delays exceeding three hours. Compensation varies based on flight distance and applies to flights within the EU or operated by EU carriers. Airlines must also provide assistance during lengthy delays.
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 has postponed the launch of its biometric Entry-Exit System (EES) for non-EU citizens. Initially scheduled for November 2024, the system faced delays due to technical challenges in Germany, France, and the Netherlands, with no new implementation date announced.
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.
The European Union (EU) experienced a significant increase in first residence permits issued to non-EU citizens in 2023, reaching a record high of 3.7 million. Employment remained the primary reason for obtaining permits, followed by family and protection reasons.
Confused by EU cabin baggage rules? Discover the current regulations, airline policies, and what's really happening with proposed changes to hand luggage allowances. Stay informed to avoid unexpected fees and ensure your baggage complies with airline standards.
France announced that non-EU citizens with long-stay visas are exempt from the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). However, it remains unclear which queue they will join at border checks. The EES, set to launch on November 10, 2024, aims to modernize border management and enhance security but could lead to longer queues at ports.
Effective September 1, 2024, EU airports have reinstated stricter hand luggage rules because of technical problems with new security scanners. This article explains the updated regulations for liquids, hand luggage size, and weight limits, while addressing common questions to help travelers stay prepared.
