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.
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Facial recognition to replace passport checks at the UK border
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.
UK Government pledges £10.5 million to prepare for new EU border checks
The UK Government has announced £10.5 million in funding to help key ports and rail terminals prepare for the European Union’s new digital border checks, set to begin later this year.
What the EU’s New Entry/Exit System Means for Business Travellers
The EU’s Entry/Exit System is now live. From biometrics at borders to phased rollouts and links with ETIAS, here is how EES changes travel for business travellers.
Which nationalities will need the ETIAS visa waiver?
Europe’s Schengen Area is introducing the ETIAS visa waiver. Find out exactly who must apply, which countries are included, and how the system works before travelling.
ETIAS and EES: What Travellers Need to Know About the EU’s Stronger External Borders
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.
EU Postpones Launch of ETIAS System Until Late 2026
The European Union has delayed the long-awaited ETIAS travel authorisation system once again, pushing its expected launch to the final quarter of 2026.
What Is ETIAS and How Will It Affect Travel to Europe?
From late 2026, travellers from visa-exempt countries will need ETIAS approval to enter most European countries. Here’s what you need to know.
EES Launch Date Confirmed and ETIAS Fee Rises to €20: What Visa-Free Travellers Need to Know
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.