The "Europe Travel Information" category offers up-to-date information on travel formalities in several coveted European countries such as France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK and many others. It is a source of essential information on the different types of visas, passports, compulsory vaccinations, travel restrictions and customs procedures imposed on travellers. Valuable recommendations for travelers, precautionary measures to be taken and recent changes in regulations and legislation will be provided by our articles. We also make a point of keeping up to date any potentially useful information on incidents that could impact on the safety of travellers to European destinations.
After four years of total closure following the events of February 2022, a glimmer of hope is emerging for commercial aviation in Eastern Europe. The Ukrainian authorities, in close collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), are actively preparing the reopening of their airspace. Lviv: The ... Read the article
Russia is modernizing its borders. If you are one of the travelers benefiting from a visa exemption for the Russian Federation, a new digital step is now mandatory before your departure. The RuID (Gosuslugi RuID) system transforms entry into a digitized process, and here's our practical guide to anticipating this step and avoiding ... Read the article
As of this Friday, April 10, 2026, the European Union has definitively updated its migration policy: the entry/exit system, or EES, is now fully operational in all 29 participating European countries. The major airports were the first to be equipped with self-service check-in kiosks as part of the gradual launch at the end of 2025. If you're traveling ... Read the article
Travel formalities are changing at British borders. If you're planning a trip to the Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark or Herm), a new digital control rule comes into force. This is in line with the system already in force for entering the UK. The procedure is therefore the same if you are planning to ... Read the article
You've probably seen the scare on TikTok or X over the Easter weekend: Germany is suddenly preventing its citizens from traveling freely. At Visamundi, where we process hundreds of visa applications every day for travelers from all over the world, tracking down obscure administrative reforms is our daily business. Faced with the cries ... Read the article
The UK Home Office recently unveiled its new immigration and nationality fee structure, with an official start date of April 8, 2026. For international travelers - whether they're visiting for tourism, on their way to study or as part of a professional expatriation, this ... Read the article
In view of the risks of massive congestion and interminable queues, ADP Group is officially asking the European Union to postpone the general introduction of the new entry/exit system (EES) until after the 2026 summer season. While the new automated border control system in the Schengen area, known as EES (Entry/Exit System), is due to become fully compulsory on ... Read the article
Organizing school trips to the UK, and in particular gaining entry to the country, is a complicated procedure for many French schools, especially for students from non-EU countries. The good news is that the French and British governments have introduced a simplified procedure. No more costly and time-consuming visa ... Read the article
“No permission, no travel”. The message from the UK Home Office is now unequivocal. Since February 25, 2026, the UK has applied a strict border control policy. It is no longer possible to embark for the UK, without having obtained an electronic travel authorization approved by the authorities. ... Read the article
France is set to modernize consular procedures for Moroccan citizens. In 2026, the era of the manual stamp and paper vignette will come to an end for Moroccan travelers, in favor of a digital and biometric 100% system. European border crossings are expected to be facilitated by digital procedures and biometric devices. ... Read the article
It's not official yet: your next weekend in London or road-trip to Scotland is going to cost you a bit more before you've even taken off. While the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system has only recently become fully operational, the Home Office has announced a new price increase. Please note that some websites indicate ... Read the article
While rumors in Washington are becoming more and more insistent about an “offer we can't refuse” for the purchase of Greenland, the reality on the ground is still dictated by Copenhagen. No matter how much American strategists dream of planting the star-spangled flag there, Greenland remains, for the time being, an autonomous territory of ... Read the article
A decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin has formalized visa-free entry for Chinese citizens traveling to Russia for tourism or business. This new policy, which runs from December 1, 2025, to September 14, 2026, allows holders of ordinary Chinese passports to enter and stay in the country... Read the article
The UK government's visa and immigration service (UK Visas and Immigration) is developing a fully digital immigration system. This phased process aims to replace physical documents with a digital record of identity and immigration status, known as an electronic visa or e-visa. This transition to ... Read the article
Against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions, the European Union (EU) has officially confirmed the adoption of stricter visa rules aimed at Russian nationals. This November 6, 2025 decision, announced in a press release the following day, comes as security concerns and warnings of a new era of confrontation reach a fever pitch... Read the article
Here's some feedback from my visit to Jersey this weekend (10/31 -> 11/01 2025): a sign in front of immigration control still seems to allow French nationals with a valid CNI (carte nationale d'identité) to enter the Channel Island of Jersey for the day, from France only. What it says... Read the article
As of October 31, 2025, here's a precise, up-to-date overview of the formalities for traveling to the Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Sark, Alderney, Herm) as a French citizen, with a focus on the current situation and the changes planned for 2026.
Iceland, world-renowned for its unspoiled natural environment, geothermal activity and spectacular northern lights, may soon be proposing an increase in its tourism tax. This measure is being considered in response to the massive influx of visitors and aims to generate additional revenue dedicated to the development of sustainable tourism in the country. Since January 01 ... Read the article
Russia has officially announced the launch of a reciprocal visa-free travel agreement with China and Saudi Arabia, a strategic initiative aimed at transforming its tourism sector and strengthening diplomatic ties. Malaysia is also part of this new proposed reciprocal visa-free regime. This major change was unveiled ... Read the article
Azerbaijan has announced a further extension of the "special quarantine regime" imposed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping its land borders closed until at least January 2026. The decision, formalized in a decree by Prime Minister Ali Asadov and relayed by the state news agency Azertac, comes ... Read the article
Cybercrime has become a scourge with increasingly complex and expert methods, affecting all business sectors, including travel. From targeted attacks in Italy, to data collection decrees in Spain, to multiple incidents at airline giants, it's clear that cybercriminals ... Read the article
Latvia is tightening up its entry procedures with the introduction of a new requirement for certain international travelers. As of today, September 1, 2025, the Republic of Latvia is implementing a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The Latvian government's announcement was made only on August 29. This national measure, distinct from the future system ... Read the article
The European Union is to implement the entry-exit system (EES), a major step towards modernizing the management of the Schengen area's external borders. This system mainly concerns third-country nationals arriving for a short stay, whether or not they require a visa. The new system, which has been in deployment since 2022, ... Read the article
On July 23, the Russian government announced amendments to Federal Law No. 257-FZ (the Law of the Russian Federation on the State Border of the Russian Federation and the Federal Law on the Procedure for Exit from and Entry into the Territory of the Russian Federation). ... Read the article
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will soon be a must for all travelers from visa-exempt countries wishing to visit most Schengen states. The system, which is similar to the ESTA system in the USA and the ETA system in the UK, is designed to enhance the security of ... Read the article
The European Commission has distributed to EU member states a new framework to simplify and accelerate Schengen visa procedures for Turkish nationals, an announcement made on July 18 by Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat. This is an important decision after years of challenges faced by Turkish citizens ... Read the article
From June 30, 2025, Russia will be imposing a new procedure on foreigners wishing to enter its territory without a visa: from now on, they will have to fill in an electronic application to obtain a compulsory QR code to present when crossing the border. This is one of a series of restrictive measures adopted by the Russian government, ... Read the article
Russia recently took a major step forward in its policy of opening up to international travelers, issuing over a million electronic visas (e-Visas) since the system was introduced. This increase illustrates the strong demand, particularly from Asia, for this simplified means of entry into Russia. An attractive option for travelers ... Read the article
Perhaps you're planning a trip to the UK soon, or have just returned from a holiday in an EU country? The British government has recently extended the ban on personally importing meat and dairy products from all European Union countries. This measure, which came into force on Saturday April 12, 2025, ... Read the article
From today, April 9, 2025, the cost of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to travel to the UK will rise from £10 to £16, an increase of 60 %. This decision, announced by the UK Home Office in January, is still being criticized. The Visamundi teams were able to confirm that the ... Read the article
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