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.
Have you always dreamed of exploring all the Ponant islands and enjoying their hidden treasures? Here's a golden opportunity thanks to the Ponant Islands Passport, an initiative I discovered during my trip to the island of Groix during the All Saints' Day vacations.
The Home Office has introduced a new system for visitors to the UK who do not currently require a visa. Under the new ETA rules, individuals from visa-exempt countries will now need to apply online for permission to travel to the UK prior to arrival.
Ireland takes a major step towards modernizing its immigration services with the launch of an online citizenship application system.
On October 11, Germany formalized the modernization of its application process for identity cards, passports and residence permits.
In September 2023, VFS Global expanded its presence in Africa by introducing additional physical French visa centers. These centers have been set up in Paria (Cape Verde), Accra (Ghana), Kigali (Rwanda) and Monrovia (Liberia). This expansion is designed to facilitate access to visa services for applicants in these African countries.
The British government has introduced a new measure for Russian and Georgian nationals. Since September 8, they have been required to have a transit visa when crossing the UK without entering it, in order to travel to another country.
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the suspension of new visas for students from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso planning to study in France. This decision follows the closure of French consular services in these countries.
The UK has decided to grant an automatic two-year extension to EU nationals with pre-settled status. This decision follows a ruling by the High Court in London, which had described the system of transition between pre-settled and settled status as "unlawful" and contrary to the Withdrawal Agreement ... Read the article
In light of recent misinformation in the media, it's important to clarify the situation: no, U.S. and Canadian citizens will not require a visa to travel to Europe from 2024. In fact, they will be required to obtain a prior travel authorization called ETIAS (European ... Read the article
August 1, 2023 will mark the re-launch date of Russia's electronic visa (E-Visa). Kremlin authorities have announced that this online visa will be available to eligible travelers from the beginning of the month. This e-visa service had been suspended in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic ... Read the article
Focus on the different steps you need to take to obtain a visa for Turkey, depending on your nationality. Algerian, American and Canadian nationals have specific procedures for obtaining their e-Visa. It's essential to find out all you need to know before you leave.
The current situation in Eastern Europe has prompted thousands of people to take to the roads to neighboring countries such as Moldavia and Romania. This strong exodus is having an impact on the Balkan countries, while many exiles from Africa, the Near East and the Middle East are crossing the region on their way to Europe. At the same time, ... Read the article
A political agreement was reached this week between the European Parliament and the Council to enable the digitization of the Schengen visa procedure. This agreement is seen as a key element of the Schengen strategy presented by the Commission in June 2021. The rules agreed aim to modernize, simplify and harmonize procedures ... Read the article
The UK government announced last Tuesday that the UK's new Visa Waiver Scheme is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2024. The scheme, which is an integral part of the country's new digital border strategy, will allow nationals of certain countries to benefit from Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) at ... Read the article
The news broke on Tuesday, May 23: Russia's Minister of Economic Development, Maxim Reshetnikov, announced that the government was "working on the issue of resuming an electronic visa" as of July 1. Indeed, a law passed in July 2020 allowed citizens of 53 countries (including the European Union) to travel ... Read the article
Russia has announced its intention to abolish the visa regime with several Muslim countries, an initiative spearheaded by Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian president's special envoy for the Middle East and Africa and deputy foreign minister. The plan, which is said to be already underway, is aimed at facilitating travel for tourist purposes ... Read the article
In an age when information spreads at breakneck speed, the potential for spreading fake news is higher than ever. A recent example of this phenomenon took place in Algeria, where a video posted on TikTok by a young user known as "yacine.bylka" caused a storm ... Read the article
Since April 28, Russia has made it possible for foreign travelers and their children under the age of 18 to register their stay online.
This is one of the promises made by Kemal Kilicdaroglu's main Turkish opposition party: to allow Turks to travel within the Schengen area without a visa. At present, Turks have to apply for a long and tedious Schengen visa for even a single day in Europe. We will come to power and win the presidency, and we will make this country a ... Read the article
The European Union is seeking to put an end to "golden passports" and to regulate the "golden visas" issued by its member countries. Golden visas" are residence permits issued to wealthy foreigners in return for money invested in EU member countries, while "golden passports" offer European citizenship in exchange for investments ... Read the article
According to recent news reports, French senator Corinne Imbert has proposed the idea of issuing special visas with a longer validity period, for owners of second homes in France. Currently, non-European owners of a residence in the country are only allowed to stay for a maximum of 90 days during their stay... Read the article
We recently told you about the new formalities for entering and leaving Europe, both for Europeans and for visitors who were previously exempt from visa requirements. Its application is set to be postponed once again.
Since the Brexit, travel procedures for foreigners wishing to visit the UK have changed. EU and European Economic Area (EEA) citizens no longer enjoy freedom of movement and must now complete customs and passport control formalities to enter the UK. However, the British government ... Read the article
The Entry-Exit System (EES) is a new procedure to be implemented by the European Union in the first half of 2023, with the aim of strengthening and protecting the Schengen area's external borders.
It was originally scheduled for 2022, then the end of 2023. There is now no mention of a specific date for the ETIAS exit, but only one year: 2024.
Germany plans to lift its pandemic-related restrictions on March 1, including mask wearing and testing requirements. The decision was taken by the federal government, which concluded that the current COVID-19 situation in the country is completely under control.
The Russian Foreign Ministry is to provide reports to the President by June 1 on preparations for the resumption of unified electronic visas for citizens of 52 countries.
As we announced in May 2022, Europe is on the verge of releasing a common electronic travel authorization for the entire Schengen area. After a five-year period during which member states negotiated the creation of the platform, its development and implementation should begin in 2024, ... Read the article
In an interview with Le Monde published on Wednesday, November 2, Labor Minister Olivier Dussopt and Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin set out the guidelines for the immigration bill, which will be examined by the National Assembly in early 2023. Points covered include the creation of a "jobs in demand" residence permit ... Read the article
From November 9, 2022 00:01, Guyanese, Colombian and Peruvian citizens will be able to enter the UK without a visitor's visa.
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