Category: ETIAS

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Netherlands Prepares For Entry/Exit System

There will be major changes to the way the European Union manages its external borders in 2023 and the Dutch government is preparing for the new changes. Changes will come into force in May 2023 when the EU entry and exit system (EES) starts operating. All non-EU nationals arriving and leaving the Schengen area will…
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Overstaying The 90-Day Limit In Italy

Travellers visiting Italy from a non-EU country have 90 days to explore the country unless they have a visa. The 90-day rule has long applied to non-EU nationals which now includes British nationals since the UK exited the EU. Non-EU nationals can stay for 90 days out of every 180 in the EU without needing…
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Portugal To Continue The Golden Visa Program

Portugal rejected the call to end golden visas, despite the announcement that such a scheme would be lifted soon. Last month, Portugal’s Prime Minister, Antonio Costa stated that the country is considering putting an end to the Golden Visa program, after it has fulfilled the function it had to fulfill, stressing that there is no…
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Non-EU Must Register For Entry-Exit System (EES) – ETIAS

Non-EU nationals will have to follow new rules when entering the European Union from spring next year. A new Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to come into effect from May 2023. This is part of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) that will be implemented later next year. It will require visitors from…
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EU Warning: ETIAS Not Yet Operational

Countries required to use Etias have been warned of fraud opportunities around the upcoming Etias European visa waiver. ETIAS will allow visitors from visa-waiver countries to freely travel through 30 European countries for up to 90 days for tourism, transit, or business.  The travel waiver doesn’t come into effect until November 2023, however, some scammers…
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