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.
Travel to Japan could become more expensive in 2026 as the government considers higher visa fees, a larger departure tax and new tourism-related charges to manage growing visitor numbers.
Spain remains one of Europe's top summer destinations, but 2025 brings tighter entry checks, changing tourist taxes and stricter local conduct rules. Here is a clear guide to what travellers should prepare before arriving.
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.
Popular destinations across Europe are no longer relying on tourist taxes alone. In 2024, cities are combining access rules, transport restrictions, visitor caps and digital campaigns to reduce pressure on residents, heritage sites and public infrastructure.