Category: Schengen Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Travel Alert: Earthquakes Hit Greek Islands

British holidaymakers heading to Greece are being urged to stay vigilant after a series of earthquakes struck the islands of Santorini and Amorgos, prompting safety measures from local authorities. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated guidance following alerts from Greece’s Ministry of Civil Protection. Officials have advised residents and visitors to…
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Germany Extends Border Checks

Germany is extending temporary border checks beyond March 15, 2025, with controls expected to remain in place until at least June 2025, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced on January 30. While border-free travel is a key feature of the Schengen Area, Germany argues that these checks are necessary due to ongoing security concerns and migration…
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EU’s Entry/Exit System Won’t Launch Until Nov 2025: How It Will Affect Your Travel

Travellers heading to Europe will have another year before the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks come into effect, with the latest estimate pushing implementation to November 2025. Doug Bannister, CEO of the Port of Dover, has confirmed that EES is not expected to be implemented at the Channel ports before November 2025. This…
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Spain Cracks Down on Tourism: What It Means To Visitors

Spain is stepping up efforts to tackle overtourism by introducing strict new rules in some of its most popular destinations. In 2024, anti-tourism protests erupted across Spain, and similar demonstrations are expected in 2025. Despite these local frustrations, Spain welcomed a record-breaking 94 million tourists last year—a 10% increase, according to Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu.…
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New Border Measures to Simplify Travel Between Hungary and Romania

Good news for travellers! Hungary and Romania are making it easier than ever to explore both countries. A recent announcement from Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó revealed plans to significantly improve cross-border travel, bringing these neighboring nations closer together. Minister Szijjártó highlighted that the number of crossing points along the Hungarian-Romanian border has increased from…
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