France Makes Online Visa Appointments & Biometrics Mandatory Worldwide
EU Eyes 5-Year Multi-Entry Schengen Visas for ‘Trusted Travellers’
Aer Lingus Boosts Franco-Irish Connectivity With Third Weekly Shannon–Paris Flight
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EU Lets Schengen States – Including France – Pause EES Biometric Capture During Summer Peaks
Brussels has given France and other Schengen members permission to suspend EES biometric enrolment for up to six hours a day during the first post-launch summer. The concession should prevent the multi-hour queues forecast for Paris, Nice and Lyon but places the onus on travellers to monitor airport-specific implementation.
Macron Unveils Visa-Free Airport Transit & 30 000-Student Target for Indians
France has offered Indian nationals two mobility sweeteners: a six-month visa-free airport-transit pilot and a plan to triple Indian student numbers to 30 000 by 2030, backed by faster visa lanes and longer post-study work rights. The measures boost France’s appeal as both a transit hub and a study-to-work destination.
US Plans Extra ESTA Question – Including Social-Media Handles – For French Travellers
Washington has confirmed that ESTA applications will soon ask French (and other Visa Waiver) travellers to list their social-media user names. Although the measure will not start until mid-2026, the 20 February clarification ends speculation about an immediate rollout and gives French businesses time to prepare.
Expedia’s 2026 Air-Pricing Report Reveals Cheapest Days for French Travellers
Expedia’s Paris-dated study shows that flying on a Friday and booking on a Monday are the new money-saving tactics for French air travellers in 2026. The insights help companies and assignees fine-tune travel dates and stretch budgets in a high-fare environment.