Europe’s new border system works by being switched off when overwhelmed – POLITICO
Passenger experiences vary depending on where they enter the EU. Kathleen Glass, who regularly travels from the U.K.…
Montenegro Ends Visa-Free Entry for Russians Amid 2028 EU Membership Bid
Montenegro will require Russian citizens to obtain visas starting Nov. 1, the small Western Balkan nation’s government announced…
How a company turned visas to Europe into big business – POLITICO
Value-added services are designed to enhance applicant convenience and are developed in “consultation with, and approved by, client…
How Americans Can Use eGates to Avoid Lengthy Lines at UK Airports This Summer
What are the UK’s eGates—and how do they work? The UK’s eGates—officially called ePassport gates—are automated passport control…
I voted for Brexit. Now I face a red tape nightmare to retire in Spain
Nearly 10 years ago, Neil Harrington voted for Brexit. But now, approaching retirement and hoping to spend the…
Visiting the EU? Expect Face Scans Instead of Passport Stamps
Some years in the making, the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) finally came into effect on Friday, April 10,…
I fled the Taliban for Britain
An Afghan refugee in Britain whose brothers are still living in fear of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan…
UK to offer 45,000 Brexit visas a year to under-30s from Europe
The UK is looking at imposing an annual cap of 45,000 on young Europeans who can come to…
EU leaders push visa crackdown on Russian war veterans – POLITICO
Russian nationals filed some 620,000 to 670,000 Schengen visa applications in 2025, according to travel-industry estimates, ranking among…
Nigel Farage breaks with his Welsh leader over insurance system for the NHS – POLITICO
His position differs from that of Farage, who leads the insurgent party across the U.K. It is an…