Jan 1, 2025 · Romania and Bulgaria have become full members of the European Union’s border-free Schengen area after scrapping land border controls in the bloc. The expansion was officially introduced at...

Jan 3, 2025 · On 1 January, Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen Area after the checks on persons at the internal land borders were lifted. Welcoming both member states into the Schengen area will boost travel, trade and tourism and contribute to strengthening the internal market.

Jan 1, 2025 · Romania and Bulgaria have become full members of the Schengen zone, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two Eastern European countries.

Dec 12, 2024 · EU Ministers have approved the membership of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Zone from January 1, 2025. Hungary, as the holder of the presidency of the EU Council, considered the decision a great victory for Romania, Bulgaria and all Europe.

Dec 12, 2024 · Romania and Bulgaria will become full-time members of the Schengen Area as of 1 January 2025, completing a process that dates back to 2011, when the European Commission declared both...

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Jan 1, 2025 · Stay informed with the latest news and updates on Romania’s journey towards joining the Schengen Area. Explore in-depth coverage of Romania’s efforts, progress, and developments as it moves closer to becoming a part of the Schengen Zone.

Mar 31, 2024 · Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe's Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, joining the rest of Europe travelling freely by air and sea without border checks. The admission to the zone...

Dec 30, 2024 · The EU voted on 12 December to lift internal land border controls with Romania and Bulgaria, allowing them to join the Schengen Area in the New Year.

Dec 12, 2024 · BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union ministers on Thursday agreed to let Bulgaria and Romania fully integrate into Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area, by lifting land border controls from next year, the EU’s Hungarian presidency said.