Up-to-date information on ETIAS — the European Travel Information and Authorisation System — launch dates, eligible nationalities, fees and the application process.
Step-by-step guide to the ETIAS application for 2026: who needs it, how to apply online, the €20 fee, processing times, passport rules, and scam warnings.
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) will use biometric face and fingerprint checks at Schengen borders to catch fake identities and visa overstayers. Here's how the system works and what it means for travellers.
UK travellers to the EU will soon need to register with the new Entry/Exit System (EES) and ETIAS. This House of Commons guide explains how EES and ETIAS work, when they launch, and exactly what you need to do before you travel.
British travellers: ETIAS is not yet operating. Understand the future European travel authorisation, exemptions and official updates before your trip.
Do children need their own ETIAS application? Yes, each child, including infants, must apply individually. Parents or guardians can submit on their behalf. Here's what you need to know for family travel to Schengen.
Learn why ETIAS applications are denied, how to appeal a refusal, and what alternatives exist if your appeal fails. Step-by-step guidance for travellers.
Full document checklist for ETIAS application requirements, including passport, personal details, travel history, and more. Essential reading for visa-exempt travellers to Schengen.
A clear side-by-side comparison of ETIAS and the Schengen visa: cost, process, validity, and how to tell which one applies to your nationality.
Planning European travel? Distinguish future ETIAS requirements from existing border checks, passport rules and the Schengen short-stay limit.
Planning a trip to Europe this summer? Learn how ETIAS and the new EES system will affect EU border wait times in 2026, plus tips to avoid delays.
New EU border checks (EES and ETIAS) are coming, but major summer travel delays are unlikely in 2025-2026. Here's what travellers need to know.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace passport stamping with digital checks, causing longer border queues. ETIAS, arriving later, will add another pre-travel step. Here's what travellers need to know to avoid holiday delays.