Schengen
Schengen Area visa rules, 90/180-day calculator guidance, ETIAS updates, and border-free travel regulations across 27 European countries. Covers short-stay visas, overstay consequences, and transit rules.
Incheon Airport Adds EU and Schengen Travelers to Smart Entry Service Automated Gates
South Korea expands automated Smart Entry e-gates to 42 countries, including Canada and 19 EU nations, to reduce airport wait times via biometric registration.
Greece Launches Tech and Talent Visas, Eases EU Blue Card Rules
Greece launches new Tech and Talent visas and updates EU Blue Card rules to attract global skilled workers…
EU Leaders Tighten Schengen Entry Ban on Russian Veterans in Hybrid Warfare
Estonia urges a Schengen-wide entry ban on Russian war veterans, citing risks of sabotage and hybrid warfare while…
Hungary Investigates 20 Visa Applications with Forged Wrestling Federation India Letter
Wrestling Federation of India flags forged Hungary visa letter as a potential human trafficking attempt involving 12 individuals…
Portugal Ends Postal Visa Applications for Brazilians
Brazilian applicants must now book in-person Portugal visa appointments via VFS Global or the consulate starting April 17,…
EU Return Rules Toughened as LIBE Backs Deportation Plan
LIBE backed tougher EU return rules, expanding detention, offshore return hubs, and faster deportations. The proposal is not…
EU Lawmakers Move to Approve Return Hubs as Returns Regulation Faces Third-Country Removal
EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' outside the bloc and 24-month detention for rejected asylum seekers to streamline deportations…
UK Warns Travelers as Schengen Entry/exit System Adds Biometric Border Checks April 10
The EU's new digital Entry/Exit System replaces passport stamps with biometrics for UK travelers by April 2026, aiming…
European Commission Freezes Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomatic and Service Passports
The EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian officials due to democratic backsliding, while the U.S. pauses immigrant visa…
Sweden’s Johan Forssell Says No Middle East Refugee Surge Yet, EU More Prepared
EU and U.S. officials implement stricter migration controls in 2026, emphasizing re-vetting and standardized border procedures to ensure…