Five years after the UK formally left the European Union, the effects are visible across trade, migration, travel, laws and public finances. Here is a clear look at what has changed, with a closer focus on what it means at the border.
Airline body IATA has condemned the UK government's plan to raise the Electronic Travel Authorisation fee by 60% to £16, just a week after the scheme launched, calling it a self-inflicted blow to tourism. Here is what is behind the warning.
The EU is preparing two new border systems, ETIAS and the Entry/Exit System (EES). They are often confused, so here is a clear breakdown of how the two differ.
The European Union has long promised that its "entry-exit system" (EES) is about to start, with the ETIAS travel permit due to follow. After a string of conflicting announcements from Brussels, here is a plain-English guide to what is planned and when.
The EU is preparing two new border systems, ETIAS and the EES, and they are easy to mix up. This guide breaks down why each exists, how they work, and when they apply, so you know exactly what to do before and during your trip.
The EU is rolling out two new border systems, ETIAS and the EES, and they are often confused. This guide explains why each exists, how they work and when they apply, so visa-free travellers know what to expect.
2025 brought three new travel schemes that are remarkably easy to mix up: the UK's ETA, the EU's long-delayed EES, and ETIAS to follow. Here is a plain-language guide to what each one is, when it arrives, and how the new Sustainable Aviation Fuel rules fit into the picture.
Millions of visitors will soon need an online authorisation before reaching the UK or many EU nations. Here is a clear guide to the UK ETA, the EU's ETIAS and the Entry/Exit System arriving through 2025.
Millions of travellers will soon need an online authorisation before arriving in the UK or many EU nations. As of late 2024, the UK ETA, the EU's ETIAS and the Entry/Exit System were all moving towards rollout in 2025.
Europe's new biometric border system is finally on course for 2025. Here is what the EES is, who must use it, why it kept slipping and how its phased rollout will work.