Concern over congestion at Balearic airports
In response to complaints from trade unions and consumer groups about conditions at Palma airport and the recent episode of debris falling from the arrivals terminal, the PP has urged the Ministry of Transport and airport authority Aena to take ‘urgent measures’ to ‘guarantee the health and safety of staff’.
British travellers could be made to pay for EU Covid bill
The new levy will be a particular hit to British tourists who already face longer passport queues and more restrictions to enter Europe as a result of Brexit.
Spanish hoteliers welcome “illegal” photocopying of guest ID clarification
‘We cannot allow a busload of tourists who have just arrived at a hotel to have to wait and fill out a form with such a cumbersome process and so much information as if they were applying for a visa to the United States.’
British sandwiches banned from Mallorca
For example, cakes contain fresh cream - also a dairy product - and some sweets are made with gelatine - an animal product, are a no no.
EU border controls for Britons will not be made easier until October.
EU border controls for Britons will not be made easier until October.
No EU airport egates for Britons until after the summer
"The attention-grabbing announcement on egates – whilst good news, it won’t come into place until at least October."
New Mallorca entry rules for Britons
When booking accommodation, or hiring a car in Mallorca, people are now required by law to provide more information than before.
Green light for roll-out of Entry-Exit System for Britons heading to Europe
Neither the start nor the end of the gradual roll-out period should coincide with peak travel seasons, i.e. June-August and December-February.
It’s important to note that an ETA does not guarantee entry into the UK.
It’s important to note that an ETA does not guarantee entry into the UK.
UK entry visa has come into force
The UK’s introduction of the ETA aims to streamline travel for nationals of participating countries while maintaining border security.
Easter travel warning for UK passport holders
Check the ‘date of expiry’ to make sure it has the required amount of months left when you return, as most countries in Europe will require at least three months’ validity.
New security controls for Europeans heading for the UK next month.
New security controls for Europeans heading for the UK next month.
Start applying for UK entry visa now
The ETA is a permit to travel to the United Kingdom that the British Government requires of all travellers who do not need a visa and are travelling for short stays (less than six months).
The five key documents Spain may ask you for on arrival
Border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area.
Mallorca calls for the intervention of Frontex to deal with the migration crisis
Balearics have become an established and expanding migratory route due to their proximity to Algeria and the lack of effective controls.
The cost of getting into the UK could rise by 60 percent.
The cost of getting into the UK could rise by 60 percent.
British passport alert travelling to Mallorca
Britons can now only stay in Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a six-month period. Before Brexit, you could stay as long as you wanted.
Mallorca calls for immediate scrapping of tourist registration scheme
Concern it will a direct impact on the competitiveness of Mallorcan tourism.
Mounting concerns about airport chaos for Britons.
Mounting concerns about airport chaos for Britons.
Britons could be “stuck” on planes at Mallorca airport
“In the worst case you actually can’t disembark, you hold people on the plane.”
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