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.
Schengen visa and rights and obligations
Those who want to travel from outside Europe to the Netherlands or other countries in the Schengen area and who require a visa have a number of rights and obligations. In this article you can read what they are.
EU countries want to digitize the Schengen visa application procedure
The ambassadors of the EU member states have agreed on a proposal to digitize the visa application process. The proposal makes it possible to apply for a visa online and replaces the current visa sticker with a digital visa. The aim is to make the visa application process more efficient and to make the Schengen area more secure.
More European countries stop issuing golden Schengen visas
Although obtaining a Schengen visa is subject to strict rules, it appears that rattling with the money bag opens many doors that would otherwise remain closed.
Stamp in the passport of travelers to Schengen will soon be a thing of the past
From November 2023, obtaining a stamp in the passport may be a thing of the past for travelers visiting the Schengen area.
What is the difference between Schengen and the EU?
The EU is a political and economic union of 27 European countries that cooperate in areas such as trade, economy and justice. The Schengen zone is a separate part of the EU where internal border controls between participating countries have been lifted, meaning travelers can travel within the zone without passport control.