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.
The ETIAS application fee is set to increase from EUR 7 to EUR 20 before the system's launch in 2026.
EU governments approved a new sanctions package on Russia after Slovakia withdrew its objections. The measures are designed to tighten enforcement and increase pressure on energy and shipping channels connected to Moscow's war effort in Ukraine.
EU governments approved a new sanctions package on Russia after Slovakia withdrew its objections. The measures are designed to tighten enforcement and increase pressure on energy and shipping channels connected to Moscow's war effort in Ukraine.
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.
The European Commission says the Entry/Exit System is foreseen for October 2025 after earlier delays. Operators at Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel say they are preparing infrastructure, but uncertainty over the exact launch date keeps queue concerns in focus.
The European Commission says the Entry/Exit System is foreseen for October 2025 after earlier delays. Operators at Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel say they are preparing infrastructure, but uncertainty over the exact launch date keeps queue concerns in focus.
Spain remains one of Europe's top summer destinations, but 2025 brings tighter entry checks, changing tourist taxes and stricter local conduct rules. Here is a clear guide to what travellers should prepare before arriving.
Travel rules between the UK and Europe are entering another transition phase in 2025. The UK is widening ETA coverage while the EU prepares ETIAS and EES, making pre-trip checks increasingly important.
Spain has introduced broader reporting rules for accommodation providers and car rental firms, which means more information may be requested during a trip. The important distinction is that the law appears to expand identity and payment reporting, not to demand intrusive access to your bank balance.
As the UK prepares to roll out its Electronic Travel Authorisation for European travellers, leading figures in the travel industry are pushing back — warning that introducing multiple border systems at once could cause widespread confusion.