The Latest Breaking News from Schengen

Five Gulf nations pursue Schengen visa waiver: What travellers should know

Millions of Indians live and work in the Gulf, but a Gulf residence permit does not open Europe's doors visa-free. That distinction is central to a proposal in which Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar seek easier access to the Schengen area for their citizens. With the EU-GCC summit…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Taiwan vs South Korea for Indian Travellers: Visa Rules, Costs and Food Compared

Visa: Which Country Lets You In More EasilyTaiwan has a clear edge here. Indian passport holders can apply for a Taiwan visa on arrival if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, or any Schengen country. If you…

Times Life · Sep 27

Schengen on ice: Italy and Spain extend their border standoff for another 15 days, two months after the deadly Ceuta migrant surge

Italy and Spain have extended border checks for fifteen days. This action follows a significant migrant surge into Spain's Ceuta territory. Both nations are engaging in retaliatory border controls against each other. The crisis highlights ongoing European debates on migration policies. This situation has become a political challenge for Spain's…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

EES at a 'critical point': Europe's aviation sector urges EU to show more flexibility

In an open letter, Europe's airports, airlines and aviation bodies have urged the European Commission to temporarily suspend the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) during peak periods, warning that border delays of up to five hours are disrupting passengers, flights and tourism.

Euronews · Jul 1

Russian soldiers should be banned from Schengen ‘for life’, Estonian PM tells Euronews

Most of the Russian soldiers are "criminals" and should be kept out of the Schengen area for good, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Euronews. "Do you want these guys near your home? No, you don't."

Euronews · Apr 24

EU entry-exit system: ‘Just run that past me again …’

The Man Who Pays His Way: There seems to be no end to the questions and confusion about Europe’s digital borders scheme

The Independent UK · Feb 22

I am travelling to the EU. What has changed with the entry-exit system?

All you need to know about handling the Schengen area entry-exit system

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

UK visitors to southern Europe ‘should allocate four hours for border checks’

The Entry Exit System involves people from third-party countries having their fingerprints registered and photograph taken to enter the Schengen area.

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2025

Europe’s new biometric border checks: what do non-EU travellers need to know?

Visitors arriving in any of the Schengen area’s 29 countries will have their faces and fingerprints scanned under the new entry/exit system

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025

I am travelling to the EU on or after 12 October. What is changing?

All you need to know about handling the Schengen area entry-exit system

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025