Capago Algérie switches to mandatory online appointments for Schengen-France visa applicants in Oran
French foreign minister confirms 14.5 % drop in visas issued to Algerians in 2025
France asks Port of Dover to pause biometric border checks slated for 1 November
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France continues phased roll-out of EU Entry/Exit System on 1 November
From 1 November France expanded biometric EES enrolment to more seaports, rail hubs and regional airports, although manual stamping remains a back-up. Companies should budget extra time for a first crossing but can expect quicker repeat trips once data are captured. Automated overstay alerts make Schengen-day compliance more critical than ever.
Capago Oran makes online appointments mandatory for France-visa applicants
From 1 November 2025, France’s Capago visa centre in Oran will only process applications with a pre-booked online appointment. The measure should shorten queues but lengthens preparation lead-time for Algerian staff heading to France. Corporate travel teams should build the new requirement into mobility timelines immediately.
Air France operates 91 % of flights on 1 November as strike loses steam
Industrial unrest among French air-traffic controllers eased on 1 November, enabling Air France to operate 91 % of its flights with minimal delays. Business travel to and through France is largely back on track, but companies should stay alert: unions may resume stoppages if talks over staffing and technology falter.
Paris hosts Young Leaders Union summit, offers visa support letters to delegates
The Young Leaders Union conference (1-4 November) is drawing hundreds of non-EU delegates to Paris with the help of organiser-issued visa support letters. The process demonstrates how well-prepared documentation can ease Schengen visa hurdles and highlights France’s attractiveness for talent-focused events.
Winter-tyre rule enters force across French mountain regions
From 1 November 2025 until 31 March 2026, winter tyres—or chains—are compulsory in 34 French mountain departments. Employers renting or operating vehicles in these areas must budget for the upgrade and brief travelling staff to avoid fines and travel delays.