Romania, Bulgaria Partially Join Europe’s Schengen Travel Zone
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After years of negotiations to join the zone, there is now free access for travelers arriving by air or sea from both countries; however, land border checks will remain in place
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After 13 years of waiting, Bulgaria and Romania are to partially join the Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air
After years of negotiations, there is now free access for travelers arriving by air or sea from Romania and Bulgaria. Land border checks, however, will remain.
After years of negotiations to join the zone, there is now free access for travelers arriving by air or sea from both countries; however, land border checks will remain in place
Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europe's ID-check-free travel zone on Sunday, marking a new step in the two countries' integration with the European Union.
Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks after a 13-year wait.
