IATA's current Europe entry-requirements page combines practical traveller guidance with operational milestones for EES and ETIAS. It also warns visitors to rely on official EU channels and avoid unofficial ETIAS websites charging extra fees.
British travellers going to Europe in 2026 are dealing first with the phased Entry/Exit System, not an immediate ETIAS requirement. The practical task now is to prepare for biometrics, slower borders and continued document checks while ETIAS remains a later step.
Travel in Europe is changing in 2026. From digital border checks and new entry permits to rising tourist taxes and stricter rules on visitor behavior, travelers should prepare for a more regulated and more expensive experience across the continent.
The U.S. State Department has brought key Europe travel rules into one guidance page for American visitors. Its message is practical: understand EES, watch the ETIAS timeline, and do not confuse EU and UK entry systems.
European travel in 2025 comes with more rules, fees and capacity controls. From Spain's tighter rental policies to new taxes in major destinations, travellers should plan ahead to avoid unexpected costs and access restrictions.
ABTA said it was intensifying contact with EU and UK authorities as two major Europe travel changes moved nearer. The association's focus was practical: securing clearer answers on rollout, disruption risks and how travellers should be informed.
ABTA said timely, practical travel advice mattered more than ever in 2024 as several rules changed at once. Its message combined short-term preparation for airport security with broader reminders on passport validity and future EU border systems.