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ABTA's updated consumer guidance recasts Europe travel as a preparation issue rather than a last-minute border surprise. Its message is that travellers should understand the phased EES rollout now, while remembering that ETIAS is not yet open for applications.
Travel to Europe in 2026 comes with a more detailed checklist than many travellers expect. The EU Entry/Exit System is already rolling out in phases, while ETIAS remains a later requirement that should not be confused with the border process now taking shape.
The EU’s Entry/Exit System is being rolled out in phases, bringing biometric border checks for many non-EU travellers. Here is a clear guide to what the system does, where it is active, and how to prepare for your next trip.
Europe's Entry/Exit System is no longer a distant policy change but a live operational shift at the border. Travellers should expect an uneven rollout, biometric checks in more locations, and longer queues unless they prepare for a slower process.
The December 2025 Justice and Home Affairs Council combined migration policy decisions with another major step in the EU’s border technology agenda. Ministers endorsed a roadmap for future interoperability work while placing EES, ETIAS and Eurodac inside a longer-term plan for Schengen security.
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.