Croatia’s Hvar Island Imposes Strict Dress Code, Warns Tourists of Fines Up to €600
Tourists interested in visiting the island of Hvar in Croatia are now required to follow the new dress code carefully, …
EU/Schengen
Europeans Planning Longer Holiday Stays But Searching for Alternative Destinations, ETC Report Reveals
European travellers are increasingly planning trips, but some destinations, especially those in Southern Europe, might no longer be their first …
Tightened Rules for Residence Permits & Renewals in Portugal From April 28
Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has announced that from April 28, 2025, it will accept residence permit …
Finland to Prioritise Student Residence Permit Applications in India, Nepal & UAE This Summer
Finnish missions in the capitals of India, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates will be prioritising applications for student residence …
Latvia Concerned Over Russians & Belarusians Entering With Schengen Visas Issued by Other Member States
Latvia has raised concerns once again about citizens of Russia and Belarus entering its territory on Schengen visas issued by …
Cyprus Advances on Schengen Accession Path Over Past 2 Years
The European Commission is closely observing Cyprus’ progress in fulfilling the requirements needed towards Schengen membership, the European Commissioner for …
EU States Should Open a Visa Centre in Bangladesh, Home Adviser Says
A visa centre for Bangladeshis to file their Schengen visa applications would be much appreciated in Dhaka, the capital of …
MEPs Back Gradual Roll-Out of Entry/Exit System
The Civil Liberties Committee MEPs have given the green light to the gradual rollout of the EU’s new border system …
France: Undocumented Migrants Face Unofficial 6-Question Tests in Residency Applications
In addition to tightened conditions for obtaining legal status in France, undocumented nationals are being subject to additional requirements. According …
New State of Schengen Report Calls on Acceleration of ETIAS & EES Implementation
The 2024-2025 State of Schengen report, published today by the EU Commission, has highlighted the importance of the Entry/Exit System …