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Travel News

Could your face and phone replace your boarding pass at airports?

Several airports and airlines are already testing biometric boarding and paper-free check-in procedures.

14/04/2025

Experiences

LGBTQ+ travellers rethink US trips amid new Trump policies

Trump’s new policies have created uncertainty for travellers as US immigration authorities may now require documentation showing ‘sex at birth’.

08/04/2025

Travel News

Travellers now need €12 ETA permit to enter the UK: How to apply

Read our full guide to the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it's valid and how to apply.

31/03/2025

Travel News

Will the EU's new Entry/Exit System cause queues at borders?

The EES requires all borders to install new scanners - most will not be ready on the launch day.

18/03/2025

My Wildest Prediction

A world without passports, with entrepreneur Karoli Hindriks

According to Karoli Hindriks by 2035 passports will be obsolete. Why? Are there any alternatives to them? Hindkiks joins My Wildest Prediction to share her views on mobility, the job market and digitalisation.

18/12/2024

Travel News

What changes at the border when Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen?

It's been a rocky road to Schengen membership for both eastern European countries.

13/12/2024

Travel News

Travelling to the EU in 2025? Get ready for its new Entry/Exit System

Within six months of its gradual rollout, every border crossing in the Schengen Area is expected to use the new EES.

10/12/2024

Travel News

Finland replaces Spain as most powerful European passport

Although Singapore is now in pole position, many European passport holders have impressive freedom of movement.

03/12/2024

Travel News

What are ‘golden visas’ and which EU countries still hand them out?

If you want to move to Europe, golden visas allow you to buy your way to residency.

15/11/2024

Cinema

Paddington Bear given UK passport by Home Office

Paddington gets his official travel documents... But the bear-y nice gesture from the Home Office is not to everyone's liking.

22/10/2024

Europe News

Smartphone passports: EU pledges faster, smoother border checks

Digital travel credentials will be free, voluntary and less hassle, offering a more seamless and secure experience, the European Commission says.

08/10/2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: Can MEPs skip the line at airports?

Members of the European Parliament are entitled to several allowances, but there’s often criticism and confusion over what the so-called “Brussels gravy train” entails. EuroVerify takes a look.

08/10/2024

Travel News

How long does your UK passport need to be valid for an EU trip?

Confusion over UK passport rules recently saw a passenger wrongly denied boarding.

26/09/2024

Radio Schuman

Was gender equality made to take a backseat in the next Commission?

The European Commission's equality portfolio has been merged with the preparedness and crisis management portfolio, raising concerns among NGOs that it may be neglected in EU legislation.

20/09/2024

People

How a popular beauty trend is causing airport delays for travellers

While botox and filler are booming in Europe, many people don’t realise the consequences on their travel plans.

10/09/2024

Travel News

Why EU passport stamps will soon be a thing of the past

Manual stamping of passports "is time consuming...and does not allow a systematic detection of overstayers,” says the EU.

22/08/2024

Culture news

Why was six-year-old Khaleesi denied a UK passport?

The six-year-old girl's mother claimed officials said they couldn't process the request until Warner Brothers granted permission, because they owned the name's trademark. Spoiler: They do not.

05/08/2024

Travel News

Four European countries have the world’s second most powerful passport

Slim by mighty, these passports enable holders access to almost all the world without the need for a visa.

26/07/2024

Travel News

Passport waiting times: How do different European countries compare?

Don’t miss out on your summer holiday: Renewing a passport can take as little as one day or as long as eight weeks depending on where you live in Europe.

11/07/2024

Travel News

How do airlines think the EES launch will impact passengers?

New automated checks using biometric data are being introduced in the EU this autumn.

06/06/2024