The European Commission is contemplating a 12 percent increase in the fees associated with obtaining a Schengen visa. The proposal suggests raising the basic fee for adults from €80 to €90 and for children from €40 to €45. Schengen visas are required for non-EU citizens from countries not covered by the EU/Schengen area’s 90-day rule. …
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Planning a trip abroad? Dealing with an expiring passport can turn the pleasure of arranging a surprise getaway into a nightmare, especially for UK travellers who must wait a whopping ten weeks for their passport renewal from the Passport Office. Ensure a smooth journey by understanding the passport validity requirements of your chosen destination. Here’s…
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The Federal Council of Switzerland has recently declared a significant policy shift, announcing the discontinuation of passport checks at its airports for passengers arriving from Bulgaria and Romania, effective March 31, 2024. This move follows the EU’s decision to lift border controls by air and sea for Bulgaria and Romania however controls will remain in…
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Romania and Bulgaria, both of which joined the European Union in 2007 and have been attempting for more than a decade to join the Schengen Area, will enter the border-free zone in stages, beginning with air and sea travel on March 31. This border-free zone, designed to facilitate seamless travel between participating countries, currently grants…
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If you’re planning a trip in 2024, brace yourself for additional expenses. A growing number of tourist locations throughout the world are implementing tourist taxes, either integrated into accommodation costs or collected upon arrival. The concept of a tourist tax is not new. While not universal, several destinations will begin charging them in 2024 to…
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