Category: Netherlands

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

End of Passport Stamps: EU’s New Digital Entry System

For many travellers, amassing passport stamps when they travel overseas are cherished keepsakes. It is a tangible record of journeys across the globe and a source of pride. Each stamp tells a story, marking the places they have visited, the borders they have crossed, and the adventures they have embarked on.  But in a major…
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Visa and Travel Tips For Smooth Christmas Holiday Travel

The Christmas season is a time of joy, celebration, and often, travel.  Whether you’re planning a festive getaway to a Schengen country or reuniting with loved ones in the UK, ensuring your travel plans go smoothly requires preparation.  Here are essential tips for navigating immigration and visa requirements during the busy holiday season. 1. Prepare…
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Bulgaria and Romania To Fully Join Schengen In 2025

The European Union has officially approved Bulgaria and Romania as full members of the borderless Schengen Area, effective January 1, 2025.  This historic decision removes land border controls for the two nations, marking the completion of their Schengen integration after partial admission earlier this year. Hungarian Interior Minister Sándor Pintér, representing the EU’s rotating presidency,…
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Netherlands Tightens Internal Border Controls

The Netherlands has launched temporary border checks at its crossings with Germany and Belgium to address irregular immigration, Minister of Asylum and Migration Marjolein Faber announced on December 9, 2024.  The initiative aims to curb the “influx” of migrants and enhance national security. The border controls will involve random checks and mobile inspections of vehicles…
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EU to Gradually Implement Biometric Border Checks

The European Commission has proposed a gradual rollout of the EU’s long-delayed biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) starting in 2025. Initially set to launch on November 10, 2024, the system was postponed after France, Germany, and the Netherlands cited technological readiness issues. Under the new plan, EES operations will begin progressively over six months, with member…
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