Ten Schengen countries have reinstated internal border checks, disrupting Europe’s border-free travel zone. This affects tourists, students, and workers, as they face delays and ID checks.
The Schengen Borders Code allows temporary controls for security, migration, or major events.
Here’s a country-by-country guide:
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- Germany: Checks at borders with Poland, France, Denmark, and others until September 15, 2025, due to irregular migration and smuggling.
- France: Controls with Belgium, Germany, and Italy until April 30, 2025, for terror threats and event security.
- Netherlands: Checks at airports and rail hubs until June 8, 2025, to manage migration influx.
- Austria: Focus on Hungary and Slovenia borders, extended into 2025, due to Balkan route migration.
- Italy: Controls with France and Slovenia until June 18, 2025, citing migration and security risks.
- Slovenia: Checks with Croatia and Hungary until June 21, 2025, due to terror risks and migration.
- Denmark: Controls at the Øresund Bridge and ferries until late 2025, for security and migration concerns.
- Sweden: Checks at ports and borders with Denmark until late 2025, addressing crime and migration.
- Norway: Ferry and land border checks until May 11, 2025, for migration and energy security.
- Bulgaria: Selective checks after joining Schengen in January 2025, focusing on air and sea borders.
Travel Tips: Always carry your passport or EU ID, expect 30–60 minute delays at crossings, and check updates on the EU’s official website. Avoid tight schedules with multiple border crossings.
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