British nationals to face €7 fee to enter the Schengen Area
British passport holders will be required to obtain paid travel authorisation before entering the Schengen Area under new EU border rules.
British passport holders will be required to obtain paid travel authorisation before entering the Schengen Area under new EU border rules.
The EU is upgrading how Schengen external borders work, including the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). If you travel visa-free, these changes will shape border checks and advance screening.
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.