Beware of risks posed by unofficial ETIAS websites Beware of risks posed by unofficial ETIAS websites 2024-06-22 The rules of visa-free travel to Europe will change in the first half of 2025. With the introduction of ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, visa-free travellers will have to apply for travel authorisation before starting their journey to any of the 30 European countries involved in the scheme. Find out about the new travel requirements and how to apply for their ETIAS travel authorisation. Read more
Frontex Liaison Officers meet in Warsaw Frontex Liaison Officers meet in Warsaw 2024-06-21 Frontex is hosting an annual meeting of its Liaison Officers who connect the Agency with the national border and coast guard authorities. The main objective is to enhance cooperation with the EU countries and selected Third Countries, taking the partnership to the next level, and fine-tuning the support offered in response to states’ operational needs. Read more
Regional Search and Rescue exercises 2024 Regional Search and Rescue exercises 2024 2024-06-20 On 18 and 19 June, the Italian Coast Guard and Frontex organised a regional search and rescue (SAR) workshop in Bari, Italy. This event aimed at strengthening the cooperation between Greece and Italy in the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea region. Read more
Guidelines for European Common Minimum Standards for Border Surveillance Guidelines for European Common Minimum Standards for Border Surveillance 2024-06-19 Frontex is pleased to share the Guidelines for Common Minimum Standards for Border Surveillance, that were developed in support to the Member States. Based on the national practices, they outline a set of common minimum denominators for the adequate, effective, and timely performance of border surveillance at the EU’s external borders to maintain the necessary capacity and readiness against various short-term and long-term risks. Read more
EU external borders: Irregular border crossings fall 23% in Jan-May EU external borders: Irregular border crossings fall 23% in Jan-May 2024-06-14 The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union in the first five months of 2024 fell by nearly a quarter (23%) to nearly 80 000, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex. Read more
Frontex European Maritime Day 2024 Frontex European Maritime Day 2024 2024-06-13 The annual European Maritime Day, held this year at the Svendborg International Maritime Academy, welcomed Europe's maritime community for a lively exchange of ideas and strategies. Frontex, represented by Joao Eufrazio, team leader in the coast guard sector, was invited to speak at a special session on inter-agency cooperation, underlining its impact and importance. Read more