Category: Schengen Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Kosovo Citizens Start Visa-Free Travel to Schengen Area

As of January 1st, citizens of Kosovo are celebrating a long-awaited milestone – the freedom to travel visa-free within the Schengen Area of the European Union.  This significant move allows Kosovars to explore the 27 countries in the Schengen Zone for up to 90 days within any 180 days without the need for a visa.…
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Schengen Expansion: Bulgaria and Romania’s Path to Schengen Accession

The European Union has reached a pivotal decision that stands to reshape the landscape of its internal borders.  After a prolonged journey of assessments and preparations, Bulgaria and Romania are on the brink of achieving a significant milestone in their EU membership by entering the Schengen area. Bulgaria and Romania’s path towards Schengen has been…
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Bulgaria and Romania Set For Gradual Schengen Accession Via Air and Sea

Bulgaria and Romania are set to kick off a phased admission into the Schengen Zone, marking the turning point in their decade-long quest to join the EU’s passport-free travel zone. The agreement, negotiated by Bucharest, Sofia, and Vienna, establishes a gradual approach for Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen Zone via air and sea…
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French Parliament Extends Stay for British Citizens with Second Homes

In a surprising turn amidst the tightening immigration policies in France, the French Parliament has voted to extend the stay duration for British citizens who own second homes in the country.  This significant move comes in response to post-Brexit restrictions that previously limited stays to 90 days within every 180 days, compelling those wanting longer…
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UK Tourists: Iceland Travel Warning

A huge volcanic eruption in Iceland has led the UK Foreign Office to issue a travel warning. In southwestern Iceland, the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted, blasting a flash of light into the evening sky and flinging semi-molten rock into the air in a stunning display of the Earth’s strength in the land known for fire and…
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