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Austria keeps internal border checks until 15 December as neighbouring states prolong Schengen controls
Austria will continue ID checks at its land borders with Hungary and Slovenia until at least 15 December 2025, according to an EU summary released after the Netherlands prolonged its own Schengen controls. The measure affects freight timings and business travellers, requiring continued carriage of passports or ID cards and adding buffers for road shipments.
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation: Austrian Airlines issues last-minute reminder ahead of April 2025 deadline
Austrian Airlines warns customers that all visa-free Austrian travellers must secure a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation before flying from 2 April 2025. The digital permit, which costs £10 and is valid for two years, must be requested at least 72 hours before departure. Employers should integrate ETA checks into travel approval systems to prevent boarding issues.