Austria reinstates six-month internal border checks with four neighbouring EU states
Staff shortages at Austro Control cause Friday afternoon flight delays at Vienna International Airport
Austria–Italy rail link via Tarvisio remains closed; replacement buses extended to 20 September
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Consolidated immigration code published: Austria’s new NAG amendment sharpens rules on family reunification and ICT permits
Austria has released the fully consolidated version of its amended Immigration and Residence Act (NAG), bringing into clear view new rules on family-reunification quotas, intra-corporate-transfer permits and job-seeker visa stays. The update shortens processing times and gives multinationals new options for rotating non-EU talent through Austrian operations.
Italy prolongs Schengen checks on Spain routes, creating knock-on effects for Austrian flyers
Italy has renewed passport checks on all flights and ferries to and from Spain until 30 September, a move that indirectly affects Austrian business travellers who route via Italian hubs. The bilateral measures add to the growing mosaic of Schengen suspensions and require passengers to plan for longer connection times and stricter document scrutiny.