I'm Travelling to the EU After October 12 — What Do I Need to Know?

I'm travelling to the EU after October 12 — what do I need to know?

A new EES entry and exit system for smart border checks is being rolled out in parts of Europe. Here's all you need to know about changes.

Dutch "gradually" introduce new EU border system from October 12 - DutchNews.nl

Dutch “gradually” introduce new EU border system from October 12

I am travelling to the EU on or after 12 October. What is changing?

All you need to know about handling the Schengen area entry-exit system, including start date, travel insurance questions, and cruise queries.

Headed To Europe? You'll Need To Go Through EU's New Entry And Exit System

The EU is developing a travel information and authorization system called ETIAS, which is planned to launch in late 2026.

RHA updates hauliers on European border changes

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has issued advice for operators regarding the forthcoming European Entry/Exit (EES) system, which is being introduced from Sunday 12 October. Implementation of the system is set to be phased in at border crossing points over the following six months, with full implementation expected by 10 April 2026. The introduction of EES has implications for the so-called 90/180 rule, under which British citizens’ stay in t…

EU Entry/Exit System and the headache of the 90/180 rule

From 12 October 2025 the European Union will begin operating its long-planned Entry/Exit System (EES), a biometric database that replaces passport stamping for non-EU travellers and digitally logs every entry to — and exit from — the Schengen area. The stated aim is straightforward: to modernise border management, speed up passenger processing and detect irregular stays more reliably. But for UK haulage companies whose drivers cross the Channel …