Category: Schengen Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Germany to Make Masks Obligatory

Germany has made the first step towards the tightening of national Coronavirus restrictions in a bid to prevent a wave of infections throughout autumn and winter by proposing to the government to make masks compulsory for all under the Infection Protection Act. It has been reported that the summer wave of the coronavirus in Germany…
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Travel To Spain: Spain’s New Air Conditioning Rules

Spain’s hot weather is one of its main attractions, especially for travellers escaping colder climates. Travellers to Spain love the country’s warm, sunny climate and idyllic beaches. However, the country’s recent curbs on air conditioning usage can hinder tourists to enjoy cool indoors and find no respite from the heat. Last week the Spanish government…
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ETIAS Launch Date Delayed Again

The EU has once again pushed back the introduction of ETIAS.  Instead of early 2023, ETIAS will now be operational from November 2023. ETIAS, which stands for European Travel Information and Authorisation System, is the EU’s visa-free authorization system which is similar to US ESTA. The scheme was initially approved by the European Parliament in…
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British Holidaymakers: Minimum Funds Required to Visit France in 2022

Brexit has ushered in a host of travel changes for British passport holders planning a trip to France.  Providing proof of financial means is a rule for non-EU citizens and applies in all EU countries and since the UK left the EU, it now applies to British nationals entering the EU Member States. This is…
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Gibraltar May Join The Schengen Zone

Gibraltar could be added to the EU’s borderless Schengen area. A border-free area is an area that guarantees EU citizens to move freely in the Schengen zone. Even non-EU nationals can get access to any area that falls under the Schengen countries. The Minister for Tourism and Business, Vijay Daryanani, told  The Telegraph a treaty…
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