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Travellers From 12 Non-EU Countries Need Visas to Transit Romania

Romania has at last joined Europe’s extensive Schengen area, signifying a pivotal milestone in their 13-year path toward greater integration. Following Romania’s Schengen accession on  March 31, 2024, travellers from several countries who need to make a stopover or transfer from an international flight in Romania will need visas in order to be able to…
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Holidaymakers Hit By 10-year British Passport Rule

Thousands of people in the United Kingdom are at risk of falling victim to a ‘passport 10-year rule. As British holidaymakers seek sunnier destinations, the 10-year British Passport Rule could suddenly stop tourists in their tracks. Before the UK left the EU it was possible to travel in and out freely, these days however the…
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Germany Relaxes Student Visa Rules

Germany has implemented the second phase of its updated skilled worker law, ushering in fresh regulations.  Effective March 1, 2024, the German government has extended the working privileges and duration of validity for student permit holders. Moreover, it has initiated adjustments to facilitate certain permanent residency and family reunification procedures. The government aims to draw…
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Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Zone For Air And Sea Routes

Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe’s Schengen area of free movement on March 31, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks. After a 13-year wait, the 27 EU member states have unanimously agreed to welcome Bulgaria and Romania into the zone renowned for its free movement of people, goods, services, and capital. With…
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Visiting Spain: Barcelona To Increase Tourist Tax By 18% In April

Barcelona’s tourist tax is set to rise once again on 1 April 2024. Since 2012, Barcelona has added an extra fee on top of the region-wide tourist tax.  The city hosts millions of tourists each year and this adds pressure to already strained services, such cleaning and public transport.  To deal with that, local authorities…
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