The Schengen Agreement, named after the Luxembourg village of Schengen where it was signed in 1985, is one of the most important agreements in modern European history. It aims to make traveling within Europe easier and to promote cooperation between member states.
Policy change: The Netherlands supports Bulgarian accession to Schengen
The Netherlands has decided to support Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen zone. This policy change, announced by State Secretary Eric van der Burg, comes after years of resistance to Bulgaria's accession, and marks a significant change in the attitude of the Dutch government.
The Schengen zone: history, present and future
The Schengen zone is an area in Europe in which 27 countries have abolished their internal borders to allow the free movement of people and goods. This concept, which has become the symbol of European unification, has developed considerably since its creation in 1985. In this article, we will take a closer look at the history, origins, present and future of the Schengen zone.
Globetrotter Insurance well insured with a visa abroad
Allianz's Globetrotter Insurance is ideal for Dutch people who want to go abroad for a longer period of time with a visa.
Visa-free travel is best done with a Japanese passport
According to the VisaGuide Passport Index, by 2023, the Japanese, Singaporean and Italian passports will be the most powerful passports in the world. These passports allow holders to travel most easily without having to apply for a visa first. The Dutch passport scores 19th place.
Schengen visa and dating fraud
Dating fraud or romance fraud is a situation where you are scammed by someone you met through a dating site, website, social media or online game. Your new love doesn't really exist. He or she is a scammer, who is only after your money. Because in many cases money is asked for an airline ticket and/or the costs of a Schengen visa, we would like to warn against this type of fraud.