EES EU Entry/Exit System

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What's changing for travellers to the EU in 2026?

Travel rules are changing across Europe in 2026, from new EU border controls to rising tourist taxes.

05/01/2026

Travel News

EES rollout leaves passengers waiting up to 3 hours at airports

A new report said the disruption at borders reflects the combination of several operational issues with the deployment of the EES.

19/12/2025

Moments

Can travel insurance cover me if EES delays make me miss a flight?

Although not common, air passengers have experienced missed connections due to lengthy processing times at EU borders.

15/12/2025

Travel News

Dover delays EES border checks until 2026 to avoid Christmas chaos

Authorities say “significant progress” has been made to streamline new digital border checks and minimise disruption for travellers.

13/11/2025

Travel News

New EES border checks for tourists paused at Dover

The digital border system was due to come into force at the Port of Dover for tourist traffic on Saturday, 1 November.

03/11/2025

Travel News

Scammers target UK travellers amid EU entry confusion

With new travel rules come new scammers attempting to part you from your money.

09/10/2025

Travel News

These are the most common myths around the EU’s new EES system

As the launch of the new EES system nears, Euronews Travel explores some common debunked myths.

06/10/2025

Travel News

Will Eurostar passengers need medical insurance once EES launches?

Some confusion has arisen around the questions travellers will be asked during border checks.

26/09/2025

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Where will the first EES land border checks come into effect?

EES border checks will be introduced gradually for Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel travellers.

05/09/2025

Travel News

Why is Eurostar allowing passengers to board 30 minutes earlier?

The move is part of a plan to increase capacity at the station amid predictions that demand for international rail travel is set to triple.

04/07/2025

Travel News

Will the EU's new Entry/Exit System cause queues at borders?

The EES requires all borders to install new scanners - most will not be ready on the launch day.

18/03/2025

Travel News

Everything travellers need to know about the EU's ETIAS scheme

The ETIAS will require visa-exempt travellers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area.

14/03/2025

Europe News

EU countries agree phased launch of Entry/Exit System

The deal paves the way for a gradual start of the digital border system.

05/03/2025

Travel News

Travelling to the EU in 2025? Get ready for its new Entry/Exit System

Within six months of its gradual rollout, every border crossing in the Schengen Area is expected to use the new EES.

10/12/2024

Travel News

When will the ETA launch? UK’s border system could face delays

Europeans will be required to have an ETA for travelling to the UK from April, with applications opening up in March.

30/10/2024

Travel News

Could the EU’s delaying of electronic border checks be a good thing? 

Ylva Johansson, the EU Home Affairs commissioner, had previously said with utmost confidence that the scheme would launch in November.

11/10/2024