Latvia: ETA mandatory from September 1, 2025 for certain travelers
Starting September 1, 2025, Latvia will require travelers from certain third countries to obtain an ETA.
UK issues 13.4 million Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETA) since system launch
Between October 2023 and June 2025, the UK has issued 13.4 million Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETA) to visa-exempt travelers. The UK introduced the Electronic Travel … Read more
EES: the new EU Entry/Exit System comes into force on October 12, 2025
Starting on October 12, 2025, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) for travelers will begin to be rolled out at the external borders of European countries. … Read more
ETIAS: the fee for the upcoming electronic travel authorization to enter Europe rises to €20
The fee for the ETIAS electronic travel authorization, expected at the end of 2026, will increase from €7 to €20. This decision by the European … Read more
British Crown Dependencies to introduce their own ETA system
Between late 2025 and early 2026, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man plan to introduce their own electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system, which will … Read more
Russia extends validity of electronic visa
Starting August 23, 2025, the validity of the electronic visa (e-Visa) for Russia will increase from 60 to 120 days, while the maximum length of … Read more
Towards an increase in the price of ETIAS… even before it comes into force?
Even though the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) has yet to be rolled out, its original price tag of €7 might already be … Read more
Russia: mandatory electronic travel authorization required starting June 30 for visa-free travelers
Russia is modernizing its border controls: starting June 30, 2025, all foreign nationals eligible for visa-free entry will be required to obtain an electronic travel … Read more
UK: 5.4 million ETAs approved – which countries are the main applicants?
The UK has approved over 5.4 million Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) since the system was launched. Find out which nationalities are among the biggest applicants. … Read more
UK: ETA application website temporarily unavailable [UPDATE: the portal is back online]
The official website for applying for a UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is currently down. However, travelers can still use the mobile app “UK ETA” … Read more
Visas, EES, ETIAS: the new digital era of the Schengen area
As the Schengen Area marks its 40th anniversary, the European Commission has unveiled a bold roadmap to modernize border management. With a focus on digitizing … Read more
European Parliament approves gradual roll-out of EES system
Members of the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee have given the green light to the phased implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) at the European … Read more
UK: ETA fee hike just after full deployment
The cost of the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is increasing from £10 to £16 as of April 9, 2025. This price hike comes just … Read more
Russia surpasses the milestone of one million electronic visas issued
Less than two years after launching the service for visitors from 64 countries, Russia has announced that it has passed the one million mark for … Read more
UK: ETA now mandatory for European travellers
♪ London Calling ♪, but showing up empty-handed is no longer an option. As of April 2, 2025, European citizens now need an Electronic Travel … Read more
