Five years after the UK formally left the European Union, the effects span trade, immigration and money – but for travellers, the biggest changes are at the border, with new passport rules and the EES and ETIAS on the way.
Booking a European holiday in 2025 means navigating a growing patchwork of tourist taxes, visitor caps and new entry rules. Here is a practical guide to what is changing and where.
Five years after the UK formally left the European Union, the effects are visible across trade, migration, travel, laws and public finances. Here is a clear look at what has changed, with a closer focus on what it means at the border.
Less than a month after the UK's ETA became mandatory, the government plans a 60% price rise. Here is what the permit will cost, the new transit exemption and how it compares with ETIAS.
Airline body IATA has condemned the UK government's plan to raise the Electronic Travel Authorisation fee by 60% to £16, just a week after the scheme launched, calling it a self-inflicted blow to tourism. Here is what is behind the warning.
IATA has come out against a UK Home Office proposal to raise the Electronic Travel Authorisation fee by 60% to £16, just weeks after the scheme launched. The airline body warns the increase would dent the UK's tourism competitiveness.
The EU is preparing two new border systems, ETIAS and the Entry/Exit System (EES). They are often confused, so here is a clear breakdown of how the two differ.
The EU is preparing two new border systems, ETIAS and the EES, and they are easy to mix up. This guide breaks down why each exists, how they work, and when they apply, so you know exactly what to do before and during your trip.
From 8 January 2025, travellers from 48 more non-European countries need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation, bringing the total to 55 nationalities. The ETA costs £10 and is valid for two years of repeated short visits.
The UK has made its Electronic Travel Authorisation mandatory for visa-exempt travellers from dozens more countries. Here is the rollout timeline, who is affected, the cost and how the scheme works.