Category: Romania

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Romania to Clarify Visa-Free Travel Suspension with US

Romania’s interim president, Ilie Bolojan, expressed optimism that the country will soon resolve outstanding issues with the US Department of Homeland Security regarding the recent suspension of visa-free travel for Romanian citizens. During a press conference at Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, Bolojan stressed that lifting US visa requirements is not only important for travellers but…
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Romania’s Path to the US Visa Waiver Program Stalled

The United States (US) has announced a delay in Romania’s long-anticipated entry into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), a move that had been expected to take effect by the end of March 2025. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the pause, citing the need for further evaluation of Romania’s compliance with the program’s…
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EU Plans October Rollout for EES Biometric Border Checks

The EU’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES) could finally launch in October, following an agreement reached between member states. The EES, designed to replace passport stamps for non-EU nationals, was initially set to begin last November but faced last-minute delays. Under the new plan—pending European Parliament approval—the system will be rolled out gradually over six months.…
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ETIAS Rollout: EU to Allow Entry Without Travel Authorisation for First Six Months

The EU Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs has confirmed that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be introduced in phases, starting with a six-month transitional period. During this time, travellers should apply for ETIAS but will still be allowed entry without it, as long as they meet other entry requirements. ETIAS…
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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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