France Activates Entry/exit System at Paris-Charles-De-Gaulle as Europe Prepares ETIAS
France activated the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System on April 10, 2026, replacing stamps with digital records. ETIAS authorization…
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Germany Starts EU-Wide Biometric Entry Checks at Berlin Brandenburg Airport Under EES
Germany replaces passport stamps with the EU Entry/Exit System, using biometrics to track non-EU travelers across Schengen borders…
Athens International Airport Begins Biometric Registrations for Entry/exit System
Greece launches biometric Entry/Exit System at Athens and Thessaloniki airports, replacing manual stamps for non-EU travelers with digital…
Malaysia Welcomes Indian Tourists with Visa-Free Entry for Visit Malaysia 2026
Malaysia is expanding its appeal to Indian travelers with visa-free entry through 2026 and a strong tourism campaign.…
Saudi Arabia Freezes Makkah Entry for Hajj 2026, Suspends Umrah Visas
Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13, 2026, and orders Umrah pilgrims to exit by April 18…
UAE Eases Visa Rules, Sparking Travel Surge to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UAE 2026 visa reforms expand entry options and digital processing, driving record tourism in Dubai and Abu Dhabi…
Easyjet Passengers Face Hours at Milan Malpensa as EU Entry/exit System Slows Border
Milan Malpensa is experiencing long border delays because of the new EU Entry/Exit System. Non-EU travelers must give…
European Union Suspends Passport Stamps for Indian Travellers from April 10
The EU fully launched its biometric Entry/Exit System on April 10, 2026, replacing manual passport stamps with digital…
Foreign Office Warns Travelers as European Entry-Exit System Adds New Checks
The EU's biometric Entry-Exit System is fully live as of April 10, 2026. UK travelers to Spain and…