Etiqueta 'Border control'
Last week's incident at Palma airport.

Airport

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’.

Humphrey Carter30/06/2025 11:30

Cehat, which warns that photocopying ID cards is illegal, points out that the royal decree is still pending legislative developm

Hotels

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.’

Humphrey Carter19/06/2025 14:49

Don't get caught with illegal food items.

Airport

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.

Humphrey Carter19/06/2025 11:48

EU border controls for Britons will not be made easier until October.

EU border controls for Britons will not be made easier until October.

EU border controls for Britons will not be made easier until October.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 30/05/2025

Much more information has to be provided in Spain.

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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.

Humphrey Carter14/05/2025 11:59

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.

It’s important to note that an ETA does not guarantee entry into the UK.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 01/04/2025

It’s important to note that an ETA does not guarantee entry into the UK.

Travelling

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.

Humphrey Carter01/04/2025 09:49

Make sure your British passports are in order.

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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.

Humphrey Carter20/03/2025 11:58

New security controls for Europeans heading for the UK next month.

New security controls for Europeans heading for the UK next month.

New security controls for Europeans heading for the UK next month.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 04/03/2025

New security controls for Europeans heading for the UK next month.

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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).

Humphrey Carter04/03/2025 10:36

One of the many small boats intercepted last year in the Balearics.

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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.

Humphrey Carter03/02/2025 14:35

The cost of getting into the UK could rise by 60 percent.

The cost of getting into the UK could rise by 60 percent.

The cost of getting into the UK could rise by 60 percent.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 18/01/2025

Make sure British passports comply with rules and regulations.

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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.

Humphrey Carter07/01/2025 10:17

Mounting concerns about airport chaos for Britons.

Mounting concerns about airport chaos for Britons.

Mounting concerns about airport chaos for Britons.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 09/10/2024