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The New EU Entry/Exit System (EES): Key Info for Non-EU Travellers

Non-European citizens are beginning to notice big changes when entering Europe. From mid-October 2025, the European Union began its shift from traditional passport stamps to a new digital border management system that captures biometric data, aiming to modernise border security and streamline travel within the Schengen area. These changes affect…

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EU tightens rules for multiple-entry Schengen visas for Russian passport holders

The European Commission claims Moscow's war of agression against neighbouring Ukraine has altered the risks linked to Russian visa applicants.

Euronews

Looking to retire? The world’s best destination is in Europe

Three European countries ranked among the five most attractive global destinations for retirees this year, based on their high quality of life, tax efficiency, and safety.

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EU entry-exit system app to accelerate border crossings not yet available

Exclusive: Only Sweden will initially offer the option to pre-register to cut red tape

The Independent UK

The Schengen Agreement turns 40 among big dilemmas: Is this the end of the open borders dream?

The Schengen Agreement has just turned 40 with more doubts than certainties. Almost half of its members have reinstated temporary controls along its internal borders. Is this the end of the Schengen vision of open borders within Europe? We travelled to the Poland/German border to try to find out.

Euronews

Voices: ‘Schengen, the euro, the whole thing’: Readers say UK must fully commit to rejoining EU

YOUR VIEWS: Our community agrees that Brexit’s challenges mean the UK must embrace Schengen, the euro, and full EU membership – no half-measures – to truly move forward

The Independent UK

Gibraltar not joining Schengen free travel area under deal with EU, says Lammy

The Foreign Secretary told MPs to ‘ignore the fake news’, that Gibraltar joining Schengen ‘was never on the table’.

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EU Raked in £839M While Rejecting Over 1.7 Million Visa Applicants in 2024

In 2024, the EU earned over €995M (£839M) from 11.7M Schengen visa applications, a 20.5% rise from 2023. Yet, 1.7M applications were rejected, costing applicants €145M (£122M).

International Business Times UK

Britons flying to Scandinavia with older passports risk being denied boarding

‘Inconsistent application’ of Schengen rules on passport validity has seen people turned back at border by airlines

The Guardian - UK

Bulgarian Border City Hails Schengen Tourism Boom

There always used to be a long line of traffic waiting to cross the steel truss Danube Bridge over the river between Giurgiu in Romania and the Bulgarian city of Rousse on the other side.

International Business Times

Confusing Brexit travel red tape questions answered by Simon Calder

All you need to know on EES, Etias and the best procedure for travellers blessed with EU and UK passports

The Independent UK

Romania, Bulgaria Join Borderless Schengen Zone

Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen zone on Wednesday, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two eastern European countries.

International Business Times

Romania, Bulgaria join borderless Schengen zone after 13-year wait

Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen zone on Wednesday, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two eastern European countries.

Radio France Internationale

EU approves full Schengen membership for Bulgaria, Romania

In a significant milestone for European integration, Bulgaria and Romania will become full members of the Schengen free movement zone on 1 January – following a more than 13-year wait.

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Africans who apply for Schengen visas face high rejection rates – migration scholar explains why

Africans face a high rejection rate for visas to enter the Schengen group of countries. The group is made up of 29 European countries that have officially abolished border controls at their mutual borders. A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals which would allow them to make…

The Independent UK

Independent readers say addressing Brexit should be a priority for the next government

We wanted to know if our readers agreed with Sir Ed Davey – should Brexit be reversed? Or, like Mr Farage, did they feel Britain’s exit from the EU was simply bungled?

The Independent UK

Even when Africans want to visit Europe legally, rejection rates are high. Algeria is one example

Visa applicants from Africa who want to visit Europe's Schengen Area face far higher rejection rates than people from anywhere else in the world

International Business Times

Bulgaria, Romania Take First Steps Into Europe's Vast Visa-free Zone

After 13 years of waiting, Bulgaria and Romania are to partially join the Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks.

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Al Jazeera

Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership

Ankara supports Sweden’s bid after it receives backing conditions from buying US F-16s to visa-free Schengen travel.

Daily Record

Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and TUI passport rules for domestic and international travel

It is hugely important to know the passport and ID document requirements before heading to the airport to avoid the risk of your travel plans being stopped.

Wales Online

New EU permit which could see people barred from Spain, Italy, France explained

Warning that people could be prevented from entering at border if they don't have financial proof they have enough money to support themselves

The Independent UK

Brexit: This is how Britain could actually rejoin the EU

Prominant Remainer Gina Miller explains what would need to happen for Britain to reverse Brexit and return to the bloc

The Hindu

France most sought after among Schengen states, but also sees highest visa rejections: data

France is the most sought-after destination for Indian travellers among Schengen states, but also has the largest number of visa rejections, according to Schengen Visa Statistics 2022.

Daily Mirror

Orient Express set to scrap plans for UK line because of Brexit delays

The Orient Express has dropped the London-to-Folkestone leg of the route because it has become too difficult to cross the Channel after the UK's departure from the European Union

Irish Mirror

Easter holidaymakers advised of lesser-known passport rules that could see them turned away while boarding

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