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.
Schengen Area
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Schengen’s Temporary Border Controls Are Becoming Routine
A European Commission update shows temporary checks continuing across ferry, road, air and sea routes, making border-free travel less predictable.
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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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EU Entry/Exit System Registers More Than 145 Million Crossings Since April 10 Launch
The European Commission says the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System has recorded more than 145 million entries and exits since becoming fully operational across the Schengen area on April 10, 2026.