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.
To Europe? Maybe you need Schengen visa insurance!
An important aspect of the Schengen visa application process is the requirement for Schengen visa insurance. This insurance must meet some specific criteria.
Travel to 30 European countries with an ETIAS travel authorization
Anyone who wants to travel to Europe from mid-2024 and is not subject to a visa requirement will need an ETIAS travel authorization to visit 30 European countries. You can read here how this procedure will work and how you can apply for an ETIAS travel authorization.
ETIAS: Travel to Europe changed in 2024
From 2024 it will be necessary for travelers from more than 60 countries without a visa requirement to arrange a travel authorization for their trip to Europe. This consent is processed by the European Travel Information and Consent System (ETIAS).
Frontex warns: Increase of unofficial ETIAS websites
There is an increase in unofficial ETIAS websites, beware of possible abuse, Frontex warns. Frontex, is the European Border and Coast Guard Agency created to assist EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries in protecting the external borders of the EU's area of free movement.
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.