Category: Schengen Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Post-Brexit: Spain Ensures Equal University Access for UK Students

Spain and the United Kingdom reached an academic agreement that allows British students to continue their studies at Spanish universities as they did before Brexit. The agreement was signed between Spain and the UK last June 28 means that it will be easier for those educated under the British educational system including in Spain to…
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Portugal’s Beach Noise Crackdown Threatens UK Tourists with £30k Fine

Tourists are being warned they could face huge fines if they breach a new ‘noise’ rule on beaches in Portugal. Portugal’s National Maritime Authority (ANM) has banned playing loud music through portable speakers at a volume that upsets other beachgoers. The smallest fine beachgoers will be slapped with if they’re caught is €200 (£170), but…
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France Travel Warning Issued Due To Widespread Street Riots

British travellers have been urged to reconsider their travel plans to France as the nation enters a third day of unrest on the streets of Paris.  The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice page for the country to warn anyone travelling to the city or surrounding areas that their holiday could be disrupted by…
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Bulgaria And Romania To Enter Schengen In 2023

Bulgaria and Romania will almost certainly join Schengen before the end of the year, and the admission will be in two stages.  The first phase will be in October 2023 when the border control at the airports will be abolished, and the ground control will no longer be in place  in January 2024 This was…
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Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Schengen Visa: 3 Non-Schengen Summer Destinations You Can Visit With a Schengen Visa

Getting a Schengen visa to travel to any of the current 27 Schengen Area member states has become a challenge for many, not only due to the absence of slots for visa applications but also due to the high rejection rates. If you possess a valid Schengen Visa, you may be unaware of the fantastic…
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