New EU border rules come into force For most UK travellers the EES process will be done at foreign airports. The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025
New post-Brexit border systems may not be working ahead of launch An official at the Port of Dover has said the EES kiosks, which will collect data on travellers, are having trouble connecting to the EU servers. Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
What are the new rules for European travel? Changes explained as EES causes delays in some airports New border checks for British travellers are now in force and causing delays in several airports. Here’s what it means Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Will the EU’s new fingerprint entry system cause gridlock? The Guardian tried it out The scheme, which operators feared would cause chaos at airports, ports and railway stations, is finally coming into force The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025
EES launch: Will Eurostar passengers be asked for medical insurance at the border? Some confusion has arisen around the questions travellers will be asked during border checks. Euronews · Sep 26, 2025
Inside Eurotunnel’s battle to avert border chaos ahead of launch of new EU passport controls European travellers returning home will be able to ‘jump the queue’ at the Chunnel and board Le Shuttle train before Britons Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025
EU entry-exit system: Estonia is first country to be ready on air, sea, rail and road Exclusive: The country’s border posts will be EES-compliant from day one – 12 October The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
The airport where the EU’s new entry-exit system will first land in Germany Exclusive: The two key Lufthansa hubs, Frankfurt and Munich, will not operate the EES from day one The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
Eurostar insists new EU border checks will cause ‘no queues’ The Channel Tunnel train operator said it is fully prepared for the launch of the Entry Exit System (EES) on October 12. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025
EU’s new Entry/Exit System launches this week. What to know about visas, insurance and delays As the launch of the new EES system nears, Euronews Travel explores some common debunked myths. Euronews · Aug 18, 2025
EU finally sets start date for UK travellers’ entry-exit system as Etias visa price is trebled Exclusive: EES now set to begin on 12 October 2025 with completion by 9 April, and Etias fee has risen from €7 to €20 The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Will UK-EU deal really result in British travellers using e-gates at EU airports? Exclusive: The right of European citizens to a fast track through passport control is enshrined in EU law The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Dover port EU entry checks will only add ‘minutes to journey’ after fears of hours-long queues Exclusive: AI will monitor drivers on ‘continental corridor’ through town after fingerprint and face checks The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025
EES to launch in October 2025. How will the border check system affect crossing times? The EES requires all borders to install new scanners - most will not be ready on the launch day. Euronews · Mar 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025 The major new EU red tape to be imposed on British travellers after lengthy delays Exclusive: The Independent believes nothing will change until late autumn 2025 at the earliest
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024 EU entry-exit system would have been ‘complete and utter carnage’, says Dover council leader Ministers have decided to postpone the introduction of the EES indefinitely and apply a staged approach
The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024 Airlines may ‘hold people on the plane’ due to EU border rules, warns easyJet boss Travellers risk being stuck on planes after arriving at European Union (EU) airports once enhanced border checks are introduced, the boss of easyJet…
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024 Airline boss warns passengers could be held on runways due to Brexit border rules The EU Commission said EES would be launched on November 10, although a further update is expected
Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2024 Brits face e-borders 'summer holidays queue nightmare' at small airport tourist hotspots in Europe They will have to register their fingerprints, provide a facial scan and answer questions about their stay when they first arrive in the EU
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024 Expanding Victoria’s largest goldmine could affect nearby houses and contaminate groundwater, locals say Plans to expand Fosterville mine near Bendigo would have economic benefits but some locals are concerned about increased seismic activity
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024 What is Etias and when will I need to apply for one when travelling to the EU? The online permit will cost €20 (£17) and is valid for three years
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2024 London St Pancras Eurostar, Dover port and Eurotunnel face border delays as post-Brexit checks are introduced Disruption is likely when EU checks introduced in late autumn
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024 EU biometric checks for foreign travellers delayed again Digital border system that will require fingerprint and facial scans postponed until November
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024 Why travelling on Eurostar from the UK is about to become much trickier New requirements for face scans and fingerprints from 6 October threaten delays at the border
Evening Standard · May 21, 2024 Eurostar: New EU border checks won't cause passenger 's***-show' at St Pancras, bosses pledge Explained: what the EU’s new EES passport system means for UK travellers