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2025 travel rules - what you need to know about liquids and new Europe entry system
Chronicle Live
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December 29, 2024
There are many travel rules to be aware of for 2025, with a u-turn on liquids, a new technological alternative to stamping passports, and increases in tourist tax among the changes coming next year. There is a lot that you need to know when...
Total of 558 Bulgarians Aged 18 Will Receive Free Travel Pass from DiscoverEU 2024 Autumn Campaign
Bulgarian News Agency
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A total of 558 Bulgarians aged 18, selected from 1,785 applicants, will receive a free travel pass from the DiscoverEU 2024 autumn campaign, said the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria. A total of 135,693 young people from the European...
New rules for foreigners wishing to travel to post-Brexit UK
MercoPress
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Thursday, January 9th 2025 - 09:55 UTC ETAs can be obtained from the Foreign Office's website and may vary depending on the applicant's nationality Starting Jan. 8, travelers who do not need a visa to enter post-Brexit UK for leisure will still be...
Non-EU travellers will need to pay £10 'ETA' to enter UK from Wednesday
The Local - Norway
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January 7, 2025
What's this ETA? The ETA stands for Electronic Travel Authorisation and it is essentially entry permission that visa-free travellers like tourists need to apply for online in advance of their trip to the UK. It costs £10 and lasts two years,...
British passport alert travelling to Mallorca
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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January 7, 2025
The new years is going to throw up some fresh challenges for Britons travelling to Europe and the Schengen Zone. One important issue is if travelling with the “old” burgundy passport, according to the British government which has issued a reminder...
European Union EES visa scheme explained for UK travellers — entry fee, launch date, and more
Metro
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December 19, 2024
The European Union’s EES visa scheme is getting ready to launch (Picture: Getty Images) As the curtains begin to close on 2024, you might already be planning ahead for a summer 2025 getaway. But heading to Europe next year will be a little...
A Guide for U.S. Travelers: Understanding the New UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Tempo.co
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January 6, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In 2024, U.S. citizens enjoyed visa-free travel to 186 destinations, highlighting the ease of international tourism. However, recent policy changes in the United Kingdom, specifically the introduction of the Electronic Travel...
How can I apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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January 7, 2025
From 5 March 2025, nationals of 35 countries and territories, including Spain, will be eligible to apply for the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This system allows travelers to visit the UK for short stays without a visa from 2...
Immigration Corner| What documents travellers need to enter the UK
The Gleaner
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January 7, 2025
Dear Mr Bassie, Could you please advise what documents are needed to enter into the United Kingdom (UK). Thanks in advance for any information you can provide. GV Dear GV, Persons should note that if planning to travel to the United Kingdom they...
All the travel rules for 2025 - tourist tax hikes and liquid rules
Stoke-on-Trent Live
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January 4, 2025
A number of new travel rules are being introduced in 2025. With the introduction of the EU's new Entry/Exit system, increased tourist taxes, the European Travel Information and Authorisation, there is a lot you need to know before booking a...
Travellers told they will need to do 2 things to enter countries under new EU border rules
Daily Express
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October 8, 2024
Brits heading to EU countries will face new biometric checks from November. For those planning a winter break, facial recognition and fingerprint scans will be required when entering places such as Greece, France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. The...
Burgundy UK passport 2025 warning as expert says 'don’t get caught out' and ruin holiday
Daily Express
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January 4, 2025
Airlines have issued advice to anyone with a passport - especially those with the old burgundy or red EU versions they may need to take urgent action. Operators like easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz are telling customers to make sure they are all set up...
New travel requirements for non-EU nationals
The Royal Gazette
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January 3, 2025
The new system being introduced is designed to to improve the management of European Union borders (Image supplied) New requirements are being introduced for non-European Union nationals travelling for short stays in 29 European counties,...
Same-Sex Couples Can Now Get Married In Liechtenstein
Star Observer
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January 4, 2025
After voting to legalise same-sex marriage in May 2024, gay couples can now officially wed in the small European country of Liechtenstein in 2025. The law came into effect on New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1st) nine months after a near...
Italy scraps passenger ID checks for Schengen flights
The Local Italy
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July 11, 2025
Airline passengers flying from Italy to another Schengen country will no longer need to show their passports or ID cards at the boarding gate, Italian civil aviation authority ENAC announced. Under the new rules, passengers travelling across...
Romania and Bulgaria will be in the Schengen zone from January. What will change for travellers?
Euronews
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December 13, 2024
It's been a rocky road to Schengen membership for both eastern European countries. As of 1 January 2025, Romania and Bulgaria will officially become full-time members of the Schengen Area, which allows free movement between member states for 450...
Bulgarians, Romanians Can Now Travel Unchecked to 28 Countries Europewide
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria and Romania have waited for this moment for thirteen years. As from January 1, 2025, their citizens can travel without regular air, sea and land controls to 28 countries Europewide: 23 EU Member States, along with Iceland, Norway,...
Good news for Moldovans with Romanian citizenship! Starting Wednesday, Romanians can enjoy travel without border checks. Find out when border police may still conduct inspections
MoldovaLive
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January 1, 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, Romanian citizens can travel freely within the Schengen Area by road. On December 12, 2024, EU interior ministers decided to lift land border checks for Bulgaria and Romania. The removal of border controls eliminates...
Bulgaria, Romania become full members in Schengen travel zone
Big News Network
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BUDAPEST, Hungary: Bulgaria and Romania marked a historic milestone by fully integrating into the Schengen Area, eliminating ID checks at land borders with neighboring European Union countries. At midnight, border controls ceased between Bulgaria,...
All the travel rules for 2025 - liquid rules latest and visas to get to Europe
The Mirror
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December 26, 2024
With the new year also comes new travel rules, and 2025 is not going to be short of them. With the introduction of the EU's new Entry/Exit system, increased tourist taxes, the European Travel Information and Authorisation, there is a lot you need...