The EU’s long-planned Entry/Exit System is meant to modernize border control, but travel industry groups say uncertainty, weak public awareness and operational risks could still delay the rollout and disrupt tourism.
The EU common visa policy establishes harmonized entry conditions for the Schengen area while adapting to geopolitical changes through visa facilitation and suspension mechanisms. Discover how digitalisation and ETIAS integration are reshaping travel security.
A new EU border regime is set to change how non-EU travellers enter France. For Britons with family, property or frequent stays across the Channel, the impact could extend far beyond a few extra minutes at passport control.
The EU’s new digital border system will replace passport stamping for many non-EU travelers. Here is what EES does, who it affects and what travelers should expect at the border.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System will introduce biometric border checks for many non-EU visitors. Here is what changes, why delays are a concern, and how travelers can prepare before ETIAS follows.
Passengers arriving in the UK may soon pass border control without showing a passport, as airports prepare to deploy facial recognition technology designed to make arrivals faster and more seamless.
When the EU Entry/Exit System takes effect, British passport holders will for the first time need to provide biometric data at European borders. This article, written in late 2023, previews what the new checks will require and what the processing challenges could look like at key UK departure points.
In late 2023, airlines and travel insiders warned that switching on the EU's Entry/Exit System everywhere at the same time could create serious operational strain. The debate focused on testing gaps, border readiness and what biometric processing would mean for British travellers.
The European Union is preparing major changes at its external borders. Here is a clear guide to the EES and ETIAS systems, the expected rollout timeline, and what non-EU travelers should be ready for.
Misinformation about ETIAS is widespread. From which countries require it to how long it is valid, many common claims are simply wrong. Here are seven myths — and the facts behind them.