EU to Implement New Border Control Systems for UK Travellers

Starting November 2024, British visitors to the Schengen Area will face new digital entry-exit requirements, followed by an online travel authorization system in 2025.

• The Entry-Exit System (EES) will launch on November 10, 2024, requiring biometric data from UK travellers.
• The Electronic Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) will begin in May 2025, with a six-month grace period.
• Etias will cost €7 and be valid for three years, applying to short-term stays within the Schengen Area.
• Concerns have been raised about potential delays and logistical challenges at border points, especially for car travellers.
• Scam websites are already posing risks for travellers seeking to apply for Etias.

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