The EU is rolling out two new border systems, ETIAS and the EES, and they are often confused. This guide explains why each exists, how they work and when they apply, so visa-free travellers know what to expect.
Since leaving the EU, British travellers are treated as third-country nationals at Schengen borders, with stamped passports, a 90-day limit and, soon, biometric checks. Here is a plain guide to what is changing and when.
British travellers will not need an ETIAS "eurovisa" to visit the European Union until 2025 at the earliest, after the EU tied the permit to its delayed Entry/Exit System. With a likely soft launch, some Britons may not need an ETIAS for another two years.