DMW-ADVISORY-02-2025 — Reintroduction of Border Controls in the Schengen Area

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ADVISORY NO.0 2

Series of 2025

Reintroduction of Border Controls in the Schengen Area

Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders otherwise Pursuant to the European Parliament and European Union Council Community

known as the Schengen Borders Code (SBC), the EU Member States are allowed to temporarily reintroduce border controls at internal borders in response to serious

are limited to what is necessary to address the identified threat. threats to public policy or internal security. The duration and scope of such controls

The countries within the Schengen Area that recently imposed heightened border controls are Denmark, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden such as more rigorous checks on cross-border trains, increase surveillance, stationing police officers permanently and exploring the use of face recognition technology. Meanwhile other States who share borders with Switzerland and are also implementing the measure are as follows:

Country Period Covered

Austria 16 October 2024 to 15 April 2025

France 01 November 2024 to 30 April 2025

Germany 12 November 2024 to 15 March 2025

Italy 19 June 2024 to 18 December 2025

In view of the foregoing, the public and OFWs in Europe are reminded to exercise caution in crossing borders within the Schengen Area and to always have in their possession their valid passports, visa or residence permits, and other pertinent documents when traveling

For the information and guidance of all concerned. DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS Administrativa Service

General Services Division RECEIVED By;RICHIE M.GUEVARRA HANS LEO J.CACDAC Secretary DateFebruary 06,2025 Time: 08:50 A.M

Source: MWO- Geneva Regulation (EC) No. 562/2006 of the European Partiament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) I Refworld

CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED ByDMW General Services Division on February 06,2025