From 12 October, British travellers to the European Union face a new layer of border formality as the Entry/Exit System begins its long-delayed rollout. Here is a plain-language guide to what changes, why there is so much confusion, and how ETIAS fits in.
As the EU's Entry/Exit System prepares to launch, rumours about compulsory insurance, new visas and endless queues are spreading fast. We separate the myths from the facts on what UK travellers really need to know.
The EU's long-delayed Entry/Exit System finally begins its phased rollout on 12 October 2025, swapping the familiar passport stamp for fingerprints, facial scans and a central digital record. Here is what travellers from the United Kingdom need to know before they pack.
With the EU's Entry/Exit System rolling out from 12 October, many travellers heading to Germany this autumn are unsure what extra scrutiny they will face. The early reality is likely to be patchy rather than dramatic.
Europe's leading aviation and tourism associations have criticised the proposed increase in the ETIAS fee from €7 to €20, calling it disproportionate and poorly justified. They want the European Commission to publish a clear cost breakdown before the charge is confirmed.
The European travel authorisation for visa-free visitors will cost €20 when it launches for Britons in 2026, rather than the €7 figure that circulated in earlier coverage. The higher price is now the confirmed amount.
Europe's travel and tourism industry has pushed back against a European Commission plan to raise the ETIAS fee from €7 to €20 per application. The coalition calls the proposal disproportionate and is demanding a transparent impact assessment before any decision is taken.
Europe's travel and tourism sector has pushed back on the European Commission's proposal to nearly triple the ETIAS fee from €7 to €20, calling it disproportionate and poorly justified. Here is what the industry is asking for.
If you can choose between Charles de Gaulle and Orly for a trip to Paris, the smaller southern airport often wins on simplicity and transport links. Here is how they compare, and the new EU entry rules worth knowing before you fly.
The European Commission has confirmed that the ETIAS application fee will be EUR 20, up from the EUR 7 originally planned. Here is what is behind the change and what it means for visa-free travellers.