The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System is now live at borders across the continent, and travellers have been warned of long queues this summer. Here is what changes and how to prepare.
Weeks after the EU's Entry/Exit System was supposed to be running everywhere, the picture for British travellers is patchy: some borders register biometrics by the book, others have quietly dropped them. Here is what EES means for UK passport holders in 2026 — and where it is still going wrong.
The EU has introduced two major changes for travel to Europe: the biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) and the upcoming ETIAS travel authorisation. ABTA's guidance breaks down what they are, who they affect and how to prepare.
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System is now live and causing queues at some airports. Here is whether checks can be suspended this summer and how to prepare.
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System is now live, with the ETIAS travel authorisation due in late 2026. Here is what changes at the border for UK visitors.
The EU is rolling out two major changes for visitors: the biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), now operational since 10 April 2026, and ETIAS, the new travel authorisation expected later in 2026. Here is what each means for short stays in Europe.
The European Union launched its Entry/Exit System in October 2025, with full implementation for British travellers anticipated by April 2026 and the ETIAS permit due to follow. Here is a quick guide to the key dates and what they mean.
The EU's Entry/Exit System launched on 12 October 2025, with full implementation for British travellers anticipated by 10 April 2026. ETIAS will follow later, becoming mandatory around 2027.
The EU's Entry/Exit System began phasing in from October 2025 and has already caused long queues and delays. Here is where the rollout stands and how travellers can make the process easier.
Lorry drivers from Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro and North Macedonia threatened to blockade Schengen frontiers over the EU's Entry/Exit System, casting a spotlight on how the digital border could shape summer queues.