EES & ETIAS Guidance
EES - Entry/Exit System
From 12th October 2025, British passport holders/non-EU passport holders will be affected by a new digital border system introduced by the EU. This system is called the Entry/Exit System (EES). This will replace the current system of manually stamping passports when someone enters a country in the EU.
Non-EU citizens will have a digital record formed where they will have to register their biometric details including fingerprints and photos when they enter the Schengen area. This is expected to only take a few minutes for each person to do and biometric details will be taken on the passengers first visit to the EU.
For the most up to date information on the new Entry/Exit System (EES) please follow the link below to the UK Government Website and the European Union Website
UK GOV Website – Entry/Exit System (EES) Information
European Union Website – Entry/Exit System (EES) Information
ETIAS - European Travel Information and Authorisation System
Approximately 6 months after the launch of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) the ETIAS travel authorisation will be introduced. This effects British passport holders/non-EU passport holders and is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to the Schengen area. This will be linked to traveller’s passports and will be valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.
The ETIAS will cost 20 Euros (subject to change) and allow the traveller to enter 30 European Countries for short-term stays up to 90 days within an 180-day period. When the ETIAS is launched applications will open on the official ETIAS Website.
British passport holders/non-EU passport holders visiting the following countries will require an ETIAS travel authorisation. Please follow the link to the official European Union Website for more information on what ETIAS is, who needs to apply and FAQ’s.
