Italy's government is drafting an emergency decree that would allow border police at Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa to temporarily bypass the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks during high-traffic travel periods. The proposed measure was published on May 5, 2026, and would permit officers to revert to previous border procedures when approved.
Delta Air Lines has introduced a direct flight service between New York and Malta. The route is being discussed in the context of broader implications for Malta's connectivity, finance, and commerce.
The UAE has introduced additional precautionary entry measures for travellers arriving from selected African countries, issued jointly by NCEMA and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, and related authorities. The measures are aimed at reducing the risk of Ebola virus importation.
Vietnam will require all inbound, outbound, and transit travelers to submit a health declaration within seven days of crossing the border, effective 1 July 2026.
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The São Tomé and Príncipe passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 93 countries as of 2026, including 24 countries with full visa-free entry. Access destinations are categorized by location and entry privilege type.
US Customs and Border Protection has implemented arrival restrictions on flights entering the United States that carry travelers who have recently been in certain Central African countries, citing a confirmed Ebola outbreak in the region.
On May 18, 2026, the Trump administration invoked Title 42 of the Public Health Service Act in response to an ongoing Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in East and Central Africa. The CDC, DHS, and other federal agencies implemented enhanced travel screening, entry restrictions, and related public health measures.
An expat living in Catania, Italy shares personal experience navigating Italian bureaucracy, learning the language, and pursuing citizenship by descent. The account covers practical aspects of building a life in Italy as a foreign resident.