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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.

ABTA presented EES and ETIAS as changes that travel businesses needed to explain well before implementation. Its guidance model combined a member hub, a consumer advice page and regular updates as more official detail became available.

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.

ABTA said timely, practical travel advice mattered more than ever in 2024 as several rules changed at once. Its message combined short-term preparation for airport security with broader reminders on passport validity and future EU border systems.

The European Parliament adopted a significantly updated Eurodac regulation on 10 April 2024, expanding the biometric data collected from asylum seekers and adding new tools to identify security threats.

UK passport costs rose again in April 2024, marking a second increase in just over a year. Travellers renewing soon should check the new fees early and leave extra time in their travel planning.

The European Parliament adopted a significantly updated Eurodac regulation on 10 April 2024, expanding the biometric data collected from asylum seekers and adding new tools to identify security threats.

UK passport costs rose again in April 2024, marking a second increase in just over a year. Travellers renewing soon should check the new fees early and leave extra time in their travel planning.

The EU Justice and Home Affairs Council convenes to tackle transnational organised crime, strengthen border security mechanisms, and enhance digital travel systems across Europe.

When ETIAS starts, airlines and sea carriers will need to confirm that visa-exempt passengers hold a valid authorisation before departure. Coach operators have a longer transition, but travellers across all modes can still face boarding refusals or border checks if ETIAS is missing.