taxnews.ey.comPrint

13 December 2024

Bulgaria and Romania to become full Schengen members effective 1 January 2025

Effective 1 January 2025, Bulgaria and Romania will become full members of the Schengen Area. This decision was confirmed during the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting held on 12 December 2024. The Schengen Area (which encompasses all EU Member States with the exception of Ireland and Cyprus) is a border-free zone that enables the free movement of eligible EU and non-EU nationals who seek to enter for business or tourism. Depending on their nationality, third-country nationals may require a Schengen C Visa to be admitted for business or tourism for up to 90 days cumulatively in any 180-day period. Those who wish to enter for more than 90 days in any 180-day period may require a D Visa. As of the date of publication, the Schengen Area comprises 29 countries.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

* * * * * * * * * *
Attachment

Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2024-2283

 

The information contained herein is general in nature and is not intended, and should not be construed, as legal, accounting or tax advice or opinion provided by Ernst & Young LLP to the reader. The reader also is cautioned that this material may not be applicable to, or suitable for, the reader's specific circumstances or needs, and may require consideration of non-tax and other tax factors if any action is to be contemplated. The reader should contact his or her Ernst & Young LLP or other tax professional prior to taking any action based upon this information. Ernst & Young LLP assumes no obligation to inform the reader of any changes in tax laws or other factors that could affect the information contained herein.

 

Copyright © 1996 – 2025, Ernst & Young LLP

 

All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, retransmitted or otherwise redistributed in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including by photocopying, facsimile transmission, recording, rekeying, or using any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from Ernst & Young LLP.

 

EY US Tax News Update Master Agreement | EY Privacy Statement