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.
The Future Eagles, the nickname given to the young Super Eagles of the Nigerian national soccer team, will not be able to take part in a major UEFA U16 tournament in Spain due to visa problems. Players and officials have been turned away by the Spanish embassy, causing frustration and discontent among fans.
Svalbard, a remote Arctic archipelago not far from Norway, is a paradise for adventurers and nature lovers. Its pristine landscapes, unique wildlife, history of polar exploration and endless summer days have captured the hearts of visitors from all over the world. Faced with the growing impact of tourism ... Read the article
Russia recently unveiled - via its TASS news agency - a draft law designed to further limit and control the length of foreign nationals' stays on its territory.
According to the local authorities, demand for visas to Russia is rising sharply, thanks in part to the growing interest in the country on the part of foreign tourists. In 2023, statistics show an impressive increase in the number of visas issued by Russian diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. What's more, access to the Russian e-Visa ... Read the article
The certificat d'hébergement, now known as the attestation d'accueil, is a compulsory document in France for non-European foreigners coming to the country for a private or family stay of less than 3 months.
Citizens of Dominique🇩🇲, Honduras🇭🇳 and Vanuatu🇻🇺 have seen new visa restrictions put in place to enter Ireland since March 7, 2024. This decision was taken to align Irish visa policy with that of the UK and the Schengen area.
Passeport Talent is a French program designed to attract highly qualified professionals from around the world, offering them 4 years to live and work in France. To be eligible, candidates must possess exceptional skills likely to contribute to France's economy or cultural landscape.
On March 1, 2024, following a meeting between the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Fariz Rzayev, and his Albanian counterpart Besart Kadia, an agreement was signed to end the visa regime between Azerbaijan and Albania. The agreement stipulates that holders of ordinary passports from both countries ... Read the article
Faced with tense relations in the Caucasus region and Armenia's desire to draw closer to Europe, the European Union (EU) has recently initiated discussions with a view to lifting visa requirements for Armenian citizens.
The French government is planning to abolish the specific territorialized visa for the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte. This measure should ease the constraints associated with travel to mainland France, and reduce the attractiveness of neighboring Comoros as a place to settle.
France has taken a number of steps to attract and welcome Indian students by offering a new 5-year Schengen visa for Master's degree holders. This initiative will enable Indian students who have graduated in France to benefit from an extended visa and apply for a 5-year multi-entry Schengen visa.
The French Constitutional Council recently rejected an amendment to the Immigration Act that would have allowed British expatriates with a second home in France to automatically obtain a long-stay visa.
At a time when the EU is trying to push member countries to limit the use of "golden visas" or "golden passports", Hungary recently relaunched its "Golden Visa" program, offering residence permits to non-EU and non-EEA citizens thanks to investments in the country. This initiative ... Read the article
Recent changes to UK visa policies have simplified entry procedures for citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Jordan. On February 1, the UK will offer its Electronic Travel Authorization to a number of new nationalities.
As announced many months ago, the borders of the European Union (EU) will be opened to Bulgaria and Romania for partial accession to the Schengen area on March 31. Let's take a look at this important new stage in the development of both countries.
The procedure for granting residence permits to citizens of member countries of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) has recently been made easier in Portugal, thanks to a new online platform. In just two months, over 113,000 immigrants, mainly Brazilians, have regularized their situation in the country. Nevertheless, this ... Read the article
A traveler of Philippine nationality applied for a Schengen visa to visit Italy over the festive season. After an initial refusal, she used an original method to make her application more convincing.
Since January 1, 2024, citizens of Kosovo have been able to travel freely within the Schengen area. After long years of waiting, the visa-free regime has come into force, opening up new prospects for some 1.8 million Kosovars.
As of today, January 1, 2024, France is inaugurating its "Olympic Consulate" to centralize visa applications from members of the Olympic family ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The aim of this initiative without a physical entity is to prevent applications from Olympic delegations or international athletes from getting lost in the flow ... Read the article
On December 22, the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey announced the abolition of visa requirements for nationals of 6 countries, including the United States, Canada, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman.
Latvian, Lithuanian and Polish citizens will benefit from visa-free access to Belarus extended to 2024. However, the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Latvians not to travel to Belarus for security reasons.
As the year draws to a close, let's take a look at the main differences between two major European border management initiatives that will come into force in 2025: the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES).
In an effort to comply with regulations established by the European Union, Switzerland plans to introduce a digital visa and barcodes for passports, from February 1, 2024. A look back at the main changes to Swiss visa policies and their implications.
On December 13, the State Duma passed a law suspending certain provisions of Russia's international agreements on easing visa requirements for citizens of the European Union, Denmark, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
In an increasingly digital approach, the European Union recently announced the introduction of a new platform for Schengen visa applications, to be known as the EU Visa Application Platform (EU VAP).
Greece plans to introduce an automatic visa system for Turkish citizens wishing to visit 10 of its islands. The decision was taken after a meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Erdoğan, and has received the approval of the European Commission. The Greek minister ... Read the article
The news would undoubtedly be welcomed by schools, students and their parents: from 2024, it should be possible for French students to travel to the UK on a school trip simply with their identity card. No more need for a passport!
To encourage a sustainable and environmentally friendly mode of transport, UEFA has reached an agreement with the German public transport association, VDV to offer fans free 36-hour journeys on the transport network during upcoming matches for Germany's Euro 2024.
France recently announced the lifting of all restrictions on the issue of visas to Moroccan nationals. This decision marks an important turning point in relations between Paris and Rabat, after a period of diplomatic tensions linked to various factors, including the Pegasus spy program and the Western Sahara issue.
From November 24, 2023, the visa centers for Russia located in Paris, Marseille, Nice and Strasbourg will close their doors. From now on, French residents wishing to obtain a visa to travel to Russia will have to contact Russian consulates or the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Paris.
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