EU Entry/Exit System: What Non-EU Travellers Need to Know
The EU's Entry/Exit System started a phased rollout on 12 October 2025, introducing biometric checks at Schengen borders for non-EU nationals. Full implementation is expected by April 2026.
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EU Entry/Exit System: What Non-EU Travellers Need to Know
The EU's Entry/Exit System started a phased rollout on 12 October 2025, introducing biometric checks at Schengen borders for non-EU nationals. Full implementation is expected by April 2026.
ETIAS Scams: What Travellers Need to Know Before the EU System Launches
Non-EU travellers are being warned about fake ETIAS websites exploiting confusion around upcoming EU border changes. Here is what ETIAS and EES actually mean, when the rules take effect, and how to protect yourself from scams.
Dual Citizenship and ETIAS: Which Passport You Should Travel With
If you hold dual citizenship, understanding which passport to link with your ETIAS authorization is crucial for seamless European travel.
ETIAS Fee Confirmed at €20, Not the €7 Originally Proposed
The Guardian issued a correction in July 2025 confirming that the ETIAS visa waiver will cost €20 when it is introduced, not the €7 figure cited in earlier reporting. This article explains what the €20 fee covers, who is exempt, and when the system is expected to go live.
ETIAS Application Fee Will Rise to EUR 20 Ahead of the 2026 Launch
The ETIAS application fee is set to increase from EUR 7 to EUR 20 before the system's launch in 2026.
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.
European Travel Industry Pushes Back Against Proposed ETIAS Fee Increase
European travel organisations are urging EU policymakers to rethink the planned ETIAS fee increase from €7 to €20, arguing that the move would add cost pressure for travellers without a sufficiently clear justification.
Britons Will Not Use EU E-Gates Until October at the Earliest
A UK-EU summit agreement on 20 May 2025 confirmed there are no longer legal barriers to Britons using e-gates at EU borders after EES launches. The practical change, however, will not arrive until October at the earliest.
Revised Timeline Sets EES for October 2025 and ETIAS for Late 2026
EU Home Affairs Ministers have endorsed a revised rollout plan for two major travel systems. The Entry/Exit System will go live in October 2025, while the European Travel Information and Authorisation System will launch in late 2026, supported by transitional and grace periods.