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The EU is introducing EES in phases, and that gradual start is meant to reduce disruption. Even so, airports and UK-Channel routes still face queue risks during peak holiday travel.

The EU is introducing EES in phases, and that gradual start is meant to reduce disruption. Even so, airports and UK-Channel routes still face queue risks during peak holiday travel.

ABTA's updated consumer guidance recasts Europe travel as a preparation issue rather than a last-minute border surprise. Its message is that travellers should understand the phased EES rollout now, while remembering that ETIAS is not yet open for applications.

Travel to Europe in 2026 comes with a more detailed checklist than many travellers expect. The EU Entry/Exit System is already rolling out in phases, while ETIAS remains a later requirement that should not be confused with the border process now taking shape.

The EU’s Entry/Exit System is being rolled out in phases, bringing biometric border checks for many non-EU travellers. Here is a clear guide to what the system does, where it is active, and how to prepare for your next trip.

By January 2026, the UK ETA had moved from phased rollout to a near-universal pre-travel requirement for most visa-exempt visitors. The practical challenge for travellers was understanding that the permit is easy to obtain in many cases, but still forms part of a stricter document-check system before boarding and at the border.

ABTA's opening assessment for 2026 argues that travel businesses are entering the year with a crowded policy and operational agenda. Its five-priority list ranges from border systems and pricing rules to artificial intelligence, youth mobility and accessibility.

ABTA opened 2026 by setting out a regulatory agenda shaped by border reform, consumer rules and longer-term UK-EU travel issues. For travel businesses and passengers alike, the message was that operational change and policy change will keep moving together this year.

Discover how ETIAS affects your land travel plans by bus, train, or car across Europe.

Travel in Europe is changing in 2026. From digital border checks and new entry permits to rising tourist taxes and stricter rules on visitor behavior, travelers should prepare for a more regulated and more expensive experience across the continent.