The EU plans to require ETIAS travel authorisation for visa-free visitors such as UK nationals before entering most of the Schengen area. Travellers should understand the fee, validity period, and the uncertain enforcement window alongside the separate EES rollout.
The Guardian issued a correction in July 2025 confirming that the ETIAS visa waiver will cost €20 when it is introduced, not the €7 figure cited in earlier reporting. This article explains what the €20 fee covers, who is exempt, and when the system is expected to go live.
Singapore retains its crown as the world's most powerful passport, but Finland has made a stunning leap to second place — overtaking Spain. Discover which countries dominate the latest ranking and what's driving these shifts.
A new $250 visa integrity fee applies to all non-immigrant visa holders entering the US -- but travellers from visa waiver countries, including the UK, are exempt. Here is everything you need to know.
Non-EU travellers are being warned about fake ETIAS websites exploiting confusion around upcoming EU border changes. Here is what ETIAS and EES actually mean, when the rules take effect, and how to protect yourself from scams.
British passport holders will be required to obtain paid travel authorisation before entering the Schengen Area under new EU border rules.
Europe’s Schengen Area is introducing the ETIAS visa waiver. Find out exactly who must apply, which countries are included, and how the system works before travelling.
The European Union has delayed the long-awaited ETIAS travel authorisation system once again, pushing its expected launch to the final quarter of 2026.
From late 2026, travellers from visa-exempt countries will need ETIAS approval to enter most European countries. Here’s what you need to know.