The number of Schengen visas issued to Russian citizens in 2024 has surpassed 550,000, marking a 25% increase compared to the previous year, despite strict EU sanctions. This data was revealed during a meeting of the EU Council of […]
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Passport stamps, cherished by many travelers as nostalgic reminders of their journeys, will soon be a thing of the past when entering the Schengen Area. Starting November 10, 2024, the new automated Entry/Exit System (EES) will digitally register non-EU
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On May 20, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia announced an upcoming increase in Schengen visa fees, effective June 11, 2024. This change is part of a broader decision by the European Commission to raise the
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Prime Minister of Thailand, Sretta Tavisin, has proposed the creation of a Schengen-type visa program with Southeast Asian countries, which collectively welcomed around 70 million tourists just last year, as reported by Bloomberg agency. In recent months, Tavisin has
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Since March 31, Bulgaria and Romania have become members of the Schengen Zone, but so far, the new rules only apply to airports and seaports. Passengers departing from airports in Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen countries no longer undergo
The European Union plans to increase the Schengen visa cost in 2024. This initiative is expected to be a response to the rising inflation rate in the EU. The European Commission has proposed an increase in the basic fee
