Kosovo marks a historic milestone by giving its citizens the freedom to travel to the Schengen zone without a visa. The government is celebrating this breakthrough with a unique lottery, giving fifty lucky residents the opportunity to explore Europe, a symbolic step in Kosovo's long journey towards European integration.
EU confirms new timeline for implementation of EES and ETIAS
The European Union is taking a step forward with two innovative systems to guard its borders more intelligently. From 2024, the EES system will digitally monitor the inflow and outflow of non-EU citizens, while ETIAS will pre-screen visa-free travelers from 2025.
The European Commission wants stricter visa policy: safety and illegal migration are central
The European Commission recommends stricter rules for visa-free travel to the EU.
ETIAS postponed again now until mid-2025
The European Union has once again postponed the launch of its European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). This has been confirmed by sources within the EU. The new release date is now said to have been pushed back to May 2025.
Travel experts warn of chaos due to the introduction of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
The introduction of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) can cause various challenges in the travel world. Travel experts warn that travelers as well as the travel industry and governments may be insufficiently prepared for the changes. In addition, the system also offers new business opportunities. The permit will come into effect from 2024 and is especially relevant for travelers from more than 60 countries who can travel to the EU visa-free.
Anyone traveling to Europe will soon have to deal with ETIAS and EES
Those who want to travel to Europe from 2024 will have to deal with new entry rules and systems: ETIAS and EES. Both systems have been devised to offer Europe and travelers more security. But what are the main differences between ETIAS and EES?