From autumn 2026, many travellers from visa-free countries—like the UK, the US, Canada, and Australia—will need to apply for a travel authorisation called ETIAS before entering the Schengen Area. It’s expected to cost €7. But now there are growing questions about whether that fee could go up. What is ETIAS? European Travel Information and Authorisation…
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Foreign nationals enjoying visa-free entry to the EU will not need to obtain travel authorisation through the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until at least April 2027. The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs has stated that ETIAS is expected to be rolled out by the last quarter of 2026. However,…
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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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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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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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