Category: EEA

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Croatia Removed Air Border Controls With Schengen Countries

Croatia has removed its air border controls for travel to and from Schengen Area countries. Following Croatia’s accession to Europe’s Schengen Area earlier this year, Croatia eliminated its internal land and sea borders as of 01 January, though its air borders remained operational until 26 March. Now, passengers flying between Croatia and other countries within…
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Heathrow Airport 10-Day Strike To Cause Disruptions Over Easter Holidays

In recent weeks, travellers have been keeping a close eye on industrial actions within the travel sector with fears of long lines, cancelled flights, and general chaos.  Security guards at London’s Heathrow Airport are going on strike over the Easter holidays. More than 1,400 security guards at the busy terminal are striking from 31 March…
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UK and Spain Finally Reached A Deal On Driving Licence Exchange

The reciprocal recognition and exchange of driving licences have finally been agreed between Spain and the United Kingdom. The agreement was approved on 14 March at Spain’s Cabinet meeting which also includes the exchange of information about traffic offences affecting road safety. The agreement means that holders of a valid driving licence issued by either…
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Post-Brexit: Britons Urged To Apply for New Permanent Residence Cards In Portugal

Authorities in Portugal have urged British citizens living in the country to apply for a new permanent residence card. British nationals living in Portugal and covered by the Withdrawal agreement are encouraged to apply for a permanent residence card to demonstrate their legal right to remain in the country after Brexit. Through a statement to…
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UK-Irish Border: UK Travel Authorisation Amended

Non-British and non-Irish who are legally residing in Ireland need not worry about securing permission prior to crossing the UK border. The UK government has decided against requiring non-Irish residents in Ireland to apply for a travel visa waiver scheme before entering the UK border. Individuals arriving in the UK via Northern Ireland will still…
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