Spain-Italy border checks add friction to peak-season travel
Temporary air and sea border checks between Spain and Italy remain active, adding possible document checks and extra processing to peak-season travel.
Border Controls
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EU Entry/Exit System Fully Operational Across Schengen Borders From April 10
The European Commission says the EU Entry/Exit System has operated at every external Schengen border crossing since April 10, 2026, and has clarified which travelers are exempt.
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UK-EU Gibraltar Treaty Begins Provisional Border Rules
A UK-EU treaty signed July 14 began provisional application July 15, easing routine Gibraltar-Spain crossings while keeping immigration and customs controls.