As the EU's Entry/Exit System neared its expected autumn 2024 launch, travel agents and ferry operators voiced confusion and scepticism, warning of possible disruption at ports and stations. Here is what the industry was telling travellers.
As the EU prepared to switch on its Entry/Exit System, Eurostar, the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel raced to install biometric kiosks and extra booths. Here is how cross-Channel travel braced for face scans and fingerprint checks.
The EU's Entry/Exit System will replace passport stamps with biometric registration for non-EU visitors. For British travellers with family or homes in France, the change adds new steps at the border — and a fresh incentive to secure an EU passport.
The EU set up an independent ethics body in May 2024 to introduce common ethical standards across its institutions. Here is what it does and why it matters for transparency and trust.
After repeated postponements, the EU set out a clearer picture of how its Entry/Exit System will work. Here is a plain-language guide to what changes at the border, who is affected and how ETIAS fits in.
Two of the biggest changes in years were heading for British travellers to Europe, and the UK travel association ABTA was pressing hard for clarity. This is what the EES and ETIAS schemes meant, and why the trade wanted answers.
ABTA has published new information for members and travellers on the EU's incoming Entry/Exit System and ETIAS, including an exclusive members' hub and consumer advice, to help everyone understand and prepare for the changes.
The Council temporarily suspended several visa-code benefits for Ethiopian nationals, pointing to weak cooperation on readmission. The measure shows how visa policy is tied to return obligations.
Reliable information before a trip is one of the simplest ways to help travellers feel confident. With airport security rules in flux, passport requirements for the EU often misunderstood, and EES and ETIAS on the horizon, here is a clear guide to travelling with confidence in 2024.
The cost of a UK passport went up for the second time in 14 months in April 2024, with an adult online application rising 7% to £88.50. Here is what is changing and how to plan ahead.