France Raises All Visa & Residence-Permit Fees as 2026 Finance Law Takes Effect
Ryanair Urges France to Freeze EU Entry/Exit System Ahead of Peak Summer
Réunion Airport Strike Averted After Last-Minute Pay Deal
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Ryanair Urges Paris to Suspend EU Entry/Exit System Ahead of Summer Rush
Published on 30 April, Ryanair’s letter asks France to invoke an EU safeguard clause and suspend deployment of the biometric Entry/Exit System until after the peak holiday season, citing multi-hour queues already forming at several airports. The move highlights operational vulnerabilities that could disrupt summer business travel and raise mobility costs.
France to Hike Residency Permit and Visa Fees from 1 May
From 1 May, most French residency permits, visa validations and naturalisation dossiers will cost €25–€70 more following a government fee increase published on 30 April. Employers should revise mobility budgets and, where possible, accelerate filings before the hike takes effect.