Portugal Launches EU App to Speed Up Airport Border Controls
Portugal has launched the EU’s “Travel to Europe” app, allowing non-EU travelers to pre-register data and reduce waiting times at border control.
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Portugal has launched the EU’s “Travel to Europe” app, allowing non-EU travelers to pre-register data and reduce waiting times at border control.
Italy will introduce a fully digital visa system and expand biometric border checks from mid-2026, reshaping entry procedures for travelers.
Armenia is offering temporary visa-free entry to eligible residents of 113 countries, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen regional connectivity through mid-2026.
Europe’s leading aviation bodies are urging Brussels to introduce greater flexibility in the Entry-Exit System rollout, warning that airport queues could reach four hours this summer.
The European Union is allowing Schengen countries to apply flexibility in the rollout of the Entry-Exit System, aiming to reduce border congestion during the busy summer travel season.
The European Union begins rolling out its new Entry/Exit System (EES), replacing passport stamping with biometric registration to enhance border security and simplify travel for non-EU visitors.
An upcoming EU electronic travel authorization system for visa-exempt non-EU nationals visiting the Schengen Area for short stays of up to 90 days.
A large-scale EU border management system that records the entry and exit of non-EU nationals traveling for short stays in the Schengen Area, replacing manual passport stamping.