Schengen
Schengen Area visa rules, 90/180-day calculator guidance, ETIAS updates, and border-free travel regulations across 27 European countries. Covers short-stay visas, overstay consequences, and transit rules.
Schengen Area Tightens in 2026, Reintroduces Border Checks Under Schengen Borders Code
Schengen nations extend internal border checks through 2026, citing security and migration, while the EES biometric system monitors external entries.
Poland’s Ministry of the Interior Tightens Citizenship Rules to Curb Immigration
Poland tightens citizenship rules in 2026, requiring 10-year residency, C1 language skills, and mandatory civic exams to ensure…
European Commission Says Airlines Must Drop Fuel Surcharges Added After Ticket Sales
The EU Commission bans airlines from adding fuel surcharges to tickets after purchase, mandate total transparency in pricing…
Sweden Urges UN to Let It Deport Convicted Rapists Granted Refugee Status Under 1951 Convention
Sweden urges the UN to amend the 1951 Refugee Convention, seeking mandatory deportation for refugees convicted of rape…
EU Countries Boost Schengen Visa Issuance to Russian Citizens by 10%
EU Schengen visa issuance to Russians rose 10% in 2025, but multiple-entry permits dropped 90% by early 2026…
Italy Opens Click-Day Portal for 8,865 Seasonal Permits Under Decreto Flussi 2026
Italy adds 8,865 seasonal work permits for 2026, targeting agriculture and tourism shortages. Applications are open now via…
Latvia’s Financial Intelligence Service Probes €10M Fraud in Golden Visa Scheme
Latvia probes a €10M golden visa fraud involving 20 shell companies and 200 fake investors, sparking 2026 parliamentary…
UAE Residents Rush Schengen Visa Applications Ahead of Eid Al Adha Break
UAE residents face 8-week waits for 2026 Schengen visa appointments, forcing many to reroute summer holiday plans to…
Switzerland Reimposes Border Checks with France Ahead of G7 Summit in Évian
Switzerland will reintroduce temporary border checks with France from June 10-19, 2026, to secure the G7 summit in…
EU Transport Commissioner Urges Airlines to Pay Compensation Under Regulation 261/2004
EU rules high fuel prices are not 'extraordinary circumstances'; airlines must pay up to €600 compensation for cancellations…