Clear, up-to-date guides to UK ETA, Schengen ETIAS, NZeTA, ESTA and other travel authorisations. Know exactly what you need before you travel.
When a multi-country Schengen trip has equal-length stays, you apply at the consulate of the first country you will visit. This guide explains how to identify the correct consulate, document equal stays and avoid common itinerary mistakes.
An NZeTA lets you study in New Zealand for up to 3 months, but school-aged children have extra rules, including the Code of Practice 2021 for courses over 2 weeks. Here is how study rules work and when you need a different visa.
A UK ETA must be refused for a custodial or suspended sentence of 12 months or more, and for any criminal conviction unless more than 12 months have passed since the date of conviction. Other suitability grounds can also lead to refusal.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system that registers non-EU nationals each time they cross the external borders of 29 European countries. It records personal and travel document data, biometric data, and the date and place of entry and exit.
A UK ETA can be refused for criminal convictions, but the rules depend on the sentence, how long ago it was, and other suitability grounds. This guide explains the current refusal rules and when a Standard Visitor visa may be the better route.
You can apply for a UK ETA on Android, but your phone needs Android 12 or later, NFC, and at least 165MB of free storage. This guide explains the requirements, how to scan your passport, and what to do if the app won't install.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is now live across 29 European countries, replacing passport stamping with digital registration of entry, exit and biometric data for short-stay non-EU travellers. Here is how the process works at the border and how it connects to the future ETIAS travel authorisation.
A Schengen airport transit visa only lets you stay in the international transit area during a connection, while a short-stay visa allows entry for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Which one you need depends on your nationality, your route and whether you pass through border control.
A UK ETA allows short-term study for up to 6 months, but it does not permit long courses, work placements, or living in the UK. This guide explains what you can and cannot do, when you need a Student visa instead, and how to apply.
How to choose the correct Schengen consulate when your trip covers several countries, including the main destination rule, equal stays, legal residence, exceptions and common mistakes.
Transiting Auckland Airport on an NZeTA means staying airside for up to 24 hours, not collecting your bags, and meeting specific onward-travel rules. This guide explains baggage transfer, the International Transit Desk, Australia transit requirements, and why other New Zealand airports need a Visitor Visa.
Australian permanent residents need an NZeTA before travelling to New Zealand, even though Australian citizens do not. This guide explains which Australian visas qualify, how to link your visa to your passport, and what happens at the border.