Council and Parliament Reach Agreement on Visa-Free Travel for Kosovo
A significant step forward in regional integration: the EU Council and European Parliament have agreed to grant visa-free travel for Kosovo passport holders across the EU.
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ETIAS Application Fee Will Rise to EUR 20 Ahead of the 2026 Launch
The ETIAS application fee is set to increase from EUR 7 to EUR 20 before the system's launch in 2026.
What to Know When Someone Else Applies for Your ETIAS
ETIAS applications can be completed by a travel agent, friend or relative, but the traveller remains responsible for the information submitted. The official rules focus on trust, written authorisation and transparency over fees.
The EU Is Digitising Border Control: What Travellers Need to Know
The European Union is reshaping how non-EU visitors enter the bloc. New digital systems will combine biometric border checks, electronic travel approval and a fee structure that changes the travel process significantly.
EU Sets the Course for New Border Checks: What Travelers Should Know About EES and ETIAS
The European Union is preparing major changes at its external borders. Here is a clear guide to the EES and ETIAS systems, the expected rollout timeline, and what non-EU travelers should be ready for.
EU Entry/Exit System delays: What travellers should know about the upcoming Schengen border checks
The EU’s long-planned Entry/Exit System is facing another delay, leaving many travellers unsure about when the new border checks will begin. Here is a clear overview of what the EES is, who it affects, and how it could change travel to the Schengen Area.
UK Steps Up Preparations for New EU Border System Ahead of November Launch
The UK is ramping up preparations for the EU's new Entry/Exit System, with fresh funding, new kiosks and added staffing at key departure points. Travellers should still expect extra processing time when the system goes live on 10 November.
UK Passport Fees Jump Again: How to Save Money on Your Renewal
The cost of a British passport has climbed another 7 per cent -- bringing the cumulative rise to 25 per cent in just two years. Here is how to save and how UK fees compare with the rest of Europe.
The Brexit Border Bonus: A Satirical Look at What Leaving the EU Has Done to British Travel
The EU has acquiesced to our demands for more red tape. From sealed coaches at Dover to fingerprinting at every border, here is the Brexit Border Bonus that British travellers now enjoy.
EU ETIAS Travel Authorisation Delayed Until Late 2026
The EU's ETIAS system has been pushed back again and is now expected to begin in the last quarter of 2026. For visa-exempt travellers, that means more time before the new pre-travel authorisation becomes part of entering the Schengen Area.