Category: ETIAS

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Protest Planned Against France and Germany’s Border Check

A Europe-wide protest led by the political party Volt Europa is set to take place on November 2nd, challenging France and Germany’s decision to reintroduce border controls, which the party claims undermines European unity and freedom of movement. Participants from across Europe will gather at 13:00 at the Les P’tites Pousses childcare center in Apach,…
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UK’s ETA Requirement Jeopardise French School Trip Program

French school trips to the UK may face cancellations as new post-Brexit entry requirements threaten an agreement that aims to simplify visits for French students, industry experts warn. Post-Brexit immigration rules have led to a sharp drop in EU school trips to the UK, with many groups now opting for English-language courses in Malta and…
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EU Pushes Back November Launch of Electronic Border Checks

Once again, the launch of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), designed to streamline border checks for non-EU travellers, has been delayed. It was previously set to launch on November 10, 2024 but the rollout has been pushed back due to continued technical challenges in numerous member countries At a recent meeting of EU interior ministers,…
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EU’s Entry/Exit System Faces Fresh Delays Ahead of November 2024 Launch

The European Union’s much-anticipated Entry-Exit System (EES), which aims to revolutionise the way non-EU travellers enter and exit its borders, is once again under scrutiny as doubts grow over its readiness for the November 10 launch. EES, a cutting-edge biometric system designed to streamline border crossings, will use digital photographs and fingerprints to register travellers…
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UK Invests £10.5 Million to Prepare for New EU Entry/Exit System

The UK government has announced a £10.5 million investment to prepare for the upcoming EU Entry/Exit System (EES), a new digital border control system set to launch in November 2024. Under the EES, travellers from the UK and other non-EU countries will need to register their fingerprints and facial biometrics when they first cross the…
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