EU indefinitely delays European Travel Information and Authorisation System

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

The European Union has indefinitely postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), meaning visa-exempt travellers will not yet need to obtain travel authorisation before visiting participating European countries.

EU's new entry/exit system now fully operational in Schengen countries

Sat, 11 Apr 2026

European Union authorities have announced that its new Entry/Exit System (EES) has become fully operational across all Schengen countries. An advanced technological system, EES digitally records entries/exits of non-EU nationals travelling to 29 European countries for short stays in just 70 seconds.