On 10 April 2024 the European Parliament approved a reform of Eurodac, the EU's fingerprint database for asylum seekers and irregular migrants. The update adds facial images, lowers the identification age to six and links Eurodac to other EU systems.
Entering the EU is set to become more complex for non-EU nationals, with the Entry/Exit System bringing biometric checks. Concerns range from long queues to scam websites — here is what to expect and how to stay safe.
The EU's facial-scan Entry/Exit System was expected in late 2024, with one UK report pointing to a 6 October start. Here is what the system involves, who it applies to and how it links to ETIAS.
With misinformation circulating about ETIAS, it is worth being clear: the application asks for standard personal and travel details, but no health data and no biometrics such as fingerprints.
Misinformation about ETIAS has led many travellers to worry about handing over health records or fingerprints. The reality is simpler: the application asks for none of that. Here is what ETIAS actually requires and how the process works.
ETIAS has attracted plenty of confusion before it has even gone live. Here we separate the facts from the most common misunderstandings, from where the authorisation applies to who has to pay for it.
As ETIAS approaches, a lot of confusion has built up around what it is, how long it lasts and who has to apply. Here we separate seven common myths from the official facts.
Spain's tourism industry warned that the European Union's planned ETIAS authorisation could put off millions of British holidaymakers. Industry leaders called the charge a "threat" to competitiveness as the country counted on its biggest visitor market.