The European Union switched on its long-awaited Entry/Exit System on Sunday 12 October 2025, bringing fingerprints and facial scans to the Schengen frontier. Here is what changed for British and other non-EU travellers, and what to expect while the new borders bed in.
With the EU's Entry/Exit System starting to roll out on 12 October, British travellers have plenty of questions about passport stamps, fingerprints and eGates. Here are clear answers to the issues that come up most often.
From 2 December 2024, hotels, holiday lets and car-hire firms in Spain must collect more personal details from travellers and pass them to the authorities. Here is what is really required, and what is just rumour.
When ETIAS begins, you will be able to ask a travel agent, friend or relative to fill out and submit your application. Before you do, here are three things to keep in mind to stay safe and avoid overpaying.
According to The Times, UK airports are planning smart eGates with advanced facial recognition that could one day let passengers cross the border without ever showing a passport. Here is what is reportedly being considered and how it fits with the EU's new EES.