Category: Estonia

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Estonia Becomes First EU State to Operate EES at All Borders

Estonia is set to become the first European Union (EU) country fully prepared to operate the bloc’s new Entry-Exit System (EES) across all border checkpoints when it goes live on October 12, 2025. The EES will automate the recording of entries and exits for non-EU travellers, including UK citizens, replacing the manual passport stamping process.…
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Estonia Shortens Visa Appeal Window

Estonia has made a big change to its visa appeal system.  From July 18, 2025, anyone who wants to challenge a short-term visa refusal, cancellation, or annulment now has only 10 days to act, instead of the previous 30. How the new process works: This means the whole system now runs on strict deadlines: 10…
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EU Plans October Rollout for EES Biometric Border Checks

The EU’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES) could finally launch in October, following an agreement reached between member states. The EES, designed to replace passport stamps for non-EU nationals, was initially set to begin last November but faced last-minute delays. Under the new plan—pending European Parliament approval—the system will be rolled out gradually over six months.…
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ETIAS Rollout: EU to Allow Entry Without Travel Authorisation for First Six Months

The EU Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs has confirmed that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be introduced in phases, starting with a six-month transitional period. During this time, travellers should apply for ETIAS but will still be allowed entry without it, as long as they meet other entry requirements. ETIAS…
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EU’s Entry/Exit System Won’t Launch Until Nov 2025: How It Will Affect Your Travel

Travellers heading to Europe will have another year before the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks come into effect, with the latest estimate pushing implementation to November 2025. Doug Bannister, CEO of the Port of Dover, has confirmed that EES is not expected to be implemented at the Channel ports before November 2025. This…
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