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UK Government Launches Campaign To Raise Awareness Of EU’s New Entry & Exit System – Here’s When It Changes And What You Need To Know Before Travelling To The EU
Credit: Unsplash With the holiday season approaching, British travellers heading to Europe are being urged to prepare for a landmark shift in border control procedures. From October 12, a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force...

Gulf Region: The Return of the Dealmakers
For years, the real estate sector in Dubai has seemed to follow only one direction: upwards. Total transactions in the emirate amounted to 761 billion dirhams (207 billion dollars), marking a 17% increase within the year. Consequently, there are...

Brits travelling to 29 countries urged to plan ahead as 'change is coming'
Brits heading to Europe have been warned of major changes at the border. A new Entry/Exit System (EES) for nationals from outside the European Union is due to begin on October 12. The registration system applies to those travelling for up to 90...

UK government issues update on using Blue Badge while on holiday in Europe
Some countries allow you to use your Blue Badge to park The UK government has issued an update on the usage of Blue Badges while on holiday in European Union countries. According to the Department for Transport, people in the UK who have a Blue...

Holidaymakers warned over long waits after new Europe entry rules come into force
British holidaymakers face being warned about lengthy queues when entering Europe as fresh post-Brexit regulations kick in next month. Fresh Entry/Exit System (EES) procedures at EU frontiers mean travellers must provide fingerprints and have...

Full list of countries where UK tourists must pay new £17 entry fee from 2026
British holidaymakers have been cautioned that the cost of entering Europe is nearly triple what was initially proposed by the European Commission. The ETIAS fee was originally set at €7 (£6) but has since increased to €20 (£17). Which? warned:...

UK Prepares Travelers for New EU Entry/Exit System Starting October 2025
The UK Government has launched an awareness campaign to prepare British travelers for upcoming EU border checks, ahead of the introduction of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) by the European Union. Starting 12 October 2025, the EU will implement...

What do UK travellers need to know about the EU's new entry systems?
UK travellers will face new border checks when entering the European Union from next month. The bloc is introducing two separate but interconnected schemes that will affect non-EU citizens travelling to most EU countries, plus four other countries...

All the countries UK tourists must pay £17 fee to enter from 2026
The price of Etias was set at €7 (£6) but this has since risen to €20 (£17). UK tourists have been warned yhe cost of entry to Europe is nearly triple what was originally outlined by the European Commission. The price of Etias was set at €7 (£6)...

These Are The 30 Fastest-Growing Tourist Destinations On Earth, But Which One Is For You?
Travelers are getting smarter. The travel boom of the last few years has been a wake-up call for many, with surging prices, unprecedented crowds, and reservation-only time slots becoming the norm in classic destinations like Paris, Rome, and...

Blue Badge holders impacted as popular tourist hotspot introduces new parking rules
British drivers have been given a huge boost when travelling abroad if they have a Blue Badge, after one of the most popular tourist destinations recognised the validity of the permits. The Department for Transport confirmed today that the UK Blue...

Entry-Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps for travellers to 29 EU countries
After several delays over the last couple of years, we can finally report that from 12th October, the experience of travelling through Schengen area frontiers will change forever. There will be a staggered rollout, lasting 180 days, to “scan the...

All the tricky questions Brits could be asked at European airports next month ahead of new travel rules
WITH new travel rules being introduced across Europe next month, Brits could face lengthy delays as well as being asked a number of questions. The EU's new Entry/Exit System will be introduced at Schengen borders over a phased rollout from October...

Passport stamps to be SCRAPPED in 29 European countries this autumn - here's what travellers need to know
By ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 04:05 EDT, 10 September 2025 | Updated: 04:05 EDT, 10 September 2025 A small joy for many tourists is receiving a passport stamp for the destination they're visiting as a small memo of their trip....

New EU travel alert issued by Home Office ahead of significant security changes
New notices will be posted on Government social media channels regarding upcoming changes to travel to EU countries for British passport holders. This initiative aims to increase awareness about the changes and inform travellers about what to...
What Aussie travellers to UK must do
Travellers entering Europe on a non-EU visa will have fingerprints and personal data-recording images taken from next month. A long-delayed new European border processing system is set to begin on October 12 that will require Australian travellers...

Strict new digital Entry and Exit registration requirements for Australians travelling to Europe and the Schengen area
A new strict digital Entry and Exit System (EES) will soon impact all Australians travelling to, or already in, Europe. The new system will come into effect next month and will require all non-European Union (US) nationals travelling in and out of...

New travel rule for Aussies heading to Europe - what you need to know
By MAX ALDRED, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:58 EDT, 8 September 2025 | Updated: 02:03 EDT, 8 September 2025 Australians will soon be required to register their identities when visiting Europe from next month. The new digital Entry and...

Full list of countries that may ask for your photo and fingerprints from October 12
Next month the European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) will commence. This represents a fresh digital border system that will alter requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area. The Schengen area permits more than...

EES travel explained as EU border rules set for major change in October
British holidaymakers heading to the airport for a trip abroad in the coming weeks can expect to see changes at the border as a new system comes into force. The European Entry/Exit System, or EES, will be introduced gradually from October 12,...