Rosenheim’s Federal Police directorate reported on 6 July that officers at Kiefersfelden refused entry to two separate groups—five Somalis travelling by car and five Eritreans on an international train—after none could present valid passports or visas. The Somalis were registered in Austria’s asylum system while the Eritrean documents issued in Italy had expired. Both groups were returned to Austria, and one alleged smuggler was charged. The incident underlines how secondary movement within the Schengen Area continues despite internal border checks. For employers relocating staff via Vienna or Milan to Germany, it is essential to carry unexpired residence cards and evidence of onward employment; expired Italian permits are no longer accepted for onward travel. German authorities are increasingly issuing on-the-spot refusal notices that trigger a 30-day re-entry ban—a risk for cross-border contractors who rely on multi-stop train journeys. Mobility managers should brief travellers to keep original IDs on their person rather than in checked luggage. The Bavarian interior ministry says joint patrols with Austria have doubled since March and will continue through the summer holiday peak.
Source: Freenet Polizeimeldungen
