Romania and Bulgaria will join Schengen Area

Tengrinews.kz - Romania and Bulgaria will become full members of the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, opening new opportunities for travel, trade, and tourism across Europe. The decision, made by the Council of the European Union and approved by the European Commission, means that internal border controls between Romania, Bulgaria, and other Schengen countries will be abolished starting in 2025. Residents of these nations will then be able to travel across the Schengen Area without facing additional checks at land borders.