Due to the corona crisis, the EU has imposed an entry ban for the Schengen countries. Since Thursday, March 19, 2020, the European borders have been closed to people from countries outside Europe. The ban is provisionally valid for thirty days and affects all 'non-essential travel' of persons to the Schengen zone. That is 22 EU countries plus Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
New Schengen area visa code as of February 1, 2020
The 27 countries of the Schengen area, including the Netherlands, have jointly decided to amend their visa code with effect from 1 February 2020. This has a number of consequences worldwide for people applying for a Schengen visa, including in Suriname.
Croatia ready to join Schengen zone
Croatia may soon be part of the Schengen country. The European Commission says that the Balkan country with 4,5 million inhabitants meets all conditions, such as proper management of the external borders.
Croatia the 27th Schengen country this year?
Croatia has been a member of the European Union since 2013 and will probably be told this year that it will be allowed to join the Schengen area.
Kuwait in talks with the EU about visa-free travel to Schengen states
Kuwaiti officials say the Gulf country is in talks with the European Union about allowing citizens from Kuwait to travel visa-free to Schengen states in Europe.
Schengen visa Netherlands: This will change in 2020
In 2020, the new EU Visa Code will come into force. The aim of the new Visa Code is to make the visa application process more efficient and to simplify it. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for short-stay visas (Schengen visas), both in terms of policy and implementation. The Schengen visa policy is being developed […]