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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.

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.

If you hold dual citizenship, understanding which passport to link with your ETIAS authorization is crucial for seamless European travel.

ETIAS is still a future step for UK travellers, but the shape of the system is already clear. The key is to understand what information the EU plans to collect, what the permit will cost, and why the official timeline matters more than speculation.

November travel to Germany will look a little different because the new EU system has started to appear at the frontier. The key point is that EES is about registration and tracking, not about buying a separate permit before you fly.

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.

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.

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.

The European Commission wants to increase the planned ETIAS authorization fee from €7 to €20 for visa-free travelers visiting most of Europe for short stays. The move is designed to support the EU budget, but the proposal still needs political approval before it can take effect.

A long-running uncertainty over Europe's next border systems narrowed in mid-2025 when the EU set a firm EES start date and confirmed a higher ETIAS fee. For UK travellers, the change meant more clarity on timing, but not a simpler border process.