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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,...
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...
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...
The 7 euro fee to visit Europe - new Brexit travel rules explained
The Scotsman
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December 27, 2024
What do you need to know about the new Brexit travel rules coming into force in 2025? Scots jetting off to Europe in 2025 are set to be hit with new Brexit fees and forms. New Brexit barriers are set to come into force next year, including a €7...
Airlines are reminding passengers including those from Antigua and Barbuda to apply for UK Electronic Travel Authorisation
Antigua News Room
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December 27, 2024
easyJet has warned passengers travelling to the UK who are not British citizens that they may need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) as the Government expands its visa waiver scheme. The system has been in force since 2023,...
easyJet issues warning to passengers travelling to the UK
Manchester Evening News
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December 27, 2024
easyJet has warned passengers travelling to the UK who are not British citizens that they may need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) as the Government expands its visa waiver scheme. The system has been in force since 2023,...
Schengen Expansion: Romania, Bulgaria End Land Border Controls For Free Travel
News18
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January 1, 2025
Last Updated:January 01, 2025, 23:13 IST The Schengen Area’s expansion sees Romania and Bulgaria join the 25-member bloc. A car passes by a now vacant border guards stall as Romania and Bulgaria both join the Schengen bloc, at the Romanian -...
Romania and Bulgaria fully join Europe’s borderless travel zone
KTVZ - Oregon
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January 1, 2025
(CNN) — Romania and Bulgaria have become full members of the European Union’s border-free Schengen area after scrapping land border controls in the bloc. The expansion was officially introduced at midnight on Wednesday and was marked by...
Traveling to Europe in 2025? Don’t forget this new travel document
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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If you're planning a romantic trip to Paris or want to see your favorite Premier League club play in England, you'll need to know about some new rules before traveling to Europe. Starting in the first quarter of 2025, the European Travel...
Amex GBT issues reminder on European travel authorization changes in 2025
Travel Press
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December 23, 2024
Amex GBT has issued a reminder to stay alert for European travel authorization changes that will be taking place in the new year. In 2025, travellers to Europe will face new travel systems that may add to pre-trip to do lists with extra...
ZAMBIA VISA BONANZA MUST BE REVISITED…to accomodate Zambians travelling abroad–ANTHONY MUKWITA
Zambian Observer
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December 24, 2024
ZAMBIA VISA BONANZA MUST BE REVISITED …to accomodate Zambians travelling abroad–ANTHONY MUKWITA 23.12.24 Zambia should have arrived at a ‘ win-win’ platform that allows Zambians to benefit from free entry visa status in the new 53 countries the...
Maltese travellers will need a permit to travel to the UK from April 2
Times of Malta
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December 21, 2024
Maltese nationals travelling to the UK must obtain a digital permit in the form of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and cough up £10 to enter the country come April 2025. The move for EU arrivals is a direct result of Brexit. According to...
Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism
People's Daily Online
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Foreign tourists pose for a photo in Yongshun, Hunan province, on Nov 7. (Chen Sihan/Xinhua) Overseas travel agencies are raring to tap into the Chinese tourism market's potential as the country's positive policies continue to sweeten the deals...
What Canadians need to know before travelling to Europe in 2025
Calgary Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel International Make sure you have everything in order so you can avoid delays and disappointments Canadian embassy in London, United Kingdom. PHOTO BY KRBLOKHIN/GETTY IMAGES Reviews and recommendations are...
These Travel Restrictions Will Change in 2025—Here’s What to Know
Best Life - New York
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December 17, 2024
Changes are coming for Americans traveling in 2025 for both domestic and international travel. With the pandemic travel restrictions lifted, more people are traveling than ever, and it’s smart to know what to expect next year for new airline and...
Traveling to Germany Is About to Get More Difficult
Fodors Travel Guide
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September 12, 2024
Germany is enforcing border controls. Apiece of news has rattled European countries: Germany has decided to enforce border controls at all its land borders. With the introduction of this temporary measure for the next six months, traveling in and...
38 countries: China extends visa-free travel policy
Gulf News
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As of November 30, 2024, citizens from Bulgaria, Romania, Malta, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Estonia, and Latvia can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days. These nations join other recent additions such as Andorra, Finland, Iceland,...
The 116 Travel Destinations That Are Visa-Free For U.S. Passport Holders
Secret Los Angeles - California
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December 18, 2024
Credit: Canva. The winter holidays are here, and holiday travel is officially in full swing across the country. Whether you’re planning to visit family or plotting a little escape to rest and relax in the sun, there are so many travel destinations...
China extends visa-free travel to 54 nations
Global Village Space
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December 18, 2024
China has expanded its visa-free transit policy, extending stays and travel options for citizens from 54 countries, officials announced Tuesday. The permitted stay for eligible travelers has been increased to 10 days, or 240 hours, up from the...
Travel rules change for France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal
Liverpool Echo
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September 6, 2024
Everyone travelling on a UK passport will be affected 05:00, 06 Sep 2024 People travelling to countries such as Spain, Italy and France on a UK passport will soon have to follow new rules. From November, a new digital system is to be introduced to...