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From late 2026, travellers from visa-exempt countries will need ETIAS approval to enter most European countries. Here’s what you need to know.

The EU’s long-planned Entry/Exit System is facing another delay, leaving many travellers unsure about when the new border checks will begin. Here is a clear overview of what the EES is, who it affects, and how it could change travel to the Schengen Area.

The EU's Entry/Exit System was pushed back once more in July 2024, shifting its expected October launch to at least November. The delay, driven partly by French concerns over capacity, continued a years-long pattern of postponements for the biometric border programme.

A travel company update can shape how people plan their trips, which is why inaccurate post-Brexit advice matters. In June 2024, TUI corrected key errors about ETIAS and Schengen rules after misleading information was highlighted.

ABTA said it was intensifying contact with EU and UK authorities as two major Europe travel changes moved nearer. The association's focus was practical: securing clearer answers on rollout, disruption risks and how travellers should be informed.

The EU’s long-planned Entry/Exit System is meant to modernize border control, but travel industry groups say uncertainty, weak public awareness and operational risks could still delay the rollout and disrupt tourism.

Good summer travel preparation starts well before departure. Travellers who review official advice, insurance cover, passport rules and airport requirements early are in a far stronger position to avoid disruption.

The EU Council has decided to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU visa code for Ethiopian nationals in response to insufficient readmission cooperation.

ABTA expanded its Europe travel guidance by publishing dedicated EES and ETIAS information for both the trade and the public. The aim was to help businesses answer questions early while official details were still developing.

The EU’s new digital border system will replace passport stamping for many non-EU travelers. Here is what EES does, who it affects and what travelers should expect at the border.