ETIAS Explained: The New EU Travel Permit British Tourists Need in 2025
British tourists will soon need a travel authorisation to enter most of Europe. Here is what ETIAS is, what it costs and who can apply for free.
British tourists will soon need a travel authorisation to enter most of Europe. Here is what ETIAS is, what it costs and who can apply for free.
The boss of the Port of Dover has warned that the EU's incoming Entry/Exit System could leave Western Europe's busiest passenger port unable to cope beyond Easter, as motorists face fingerprint and facial checks under a new canopy.
Passport stamps have long been nostalgic badges of honour, but the EU's automated Entry/Exit System is about to make them a thing of the past. Here is what the new digital border check means for non-EU travellers.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System has been pushed back again, with a fresh launch date pencilled in for November 2024. To avoid chaos at busy crossings, officials have also softened the biometric requirement with a 'relief valve' that could excuse many travellers on first entry.
The EU's Entry/Exit System has slipped from its original 2022 timeline more than once, and its exact launch date remains uncertain. Here is what the new biometric Schengen border checks involve and who will be affected.
The launch of the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System was pushed back once more in mid-2024, moving from October to at least November and easing fears of long queues during the autumn half-term. Here is what was behind the delay.
Europe's biggest holiday company corrected its website after publishing inaccurate Brexit travel advice. The episode is a useful prompt to separate the myths from the facts on ETIAS, the Entry/Exit System and the Schengen Area.
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.
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 new or renewed UK passport rose for the second time in 14 months in April 2024, climbing 7% to £88.50 for an adult online application and up to £100 by post. Travellers are also being reminded to check post-Brexit passport validity rules.