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06.03.2025 Etias

ETIAS and EES: What Travellers Need to Know About the EU’s Stronger External Borders

The EU is upgrading how Schengen external borders work, including the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). If you travel visa-free, these changes will shape border checks and advance screening.

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21.07.2025 Etias

EES Launch Date Confirmed and ETIAS Fee Rises to €20: What Visa-Free Travellers Need to Know

The EU will start rolling out the Entry/Exit System (EES) from 12 October 2025, with full deployment expected by 10 April 2026. ETIAS is expected in late 2026 and the travel authorisation fee is set to rise to €20.