Bulgaria and Romania Partially Join Europe's Schengen Area
As of 31st March, Bulgaria and Romania will partially join Europe’s Schengen Area of free movement, following a 13-year wait.
In 2023, the two countries reached an agreement to join Europe’s free-travel area by air and sea. However, the decision has not been met with universal acceptance, with Austria opposing full membership due to the risks of undocumented migration.
In 2023, the two countries reached an agreement to join Europe’s free-travel area by air and sea. However, the decision has not been met with universal acceptance, with Austria opposing full membership due to the risks of undocumented migration.