Europe Visa and Travel News
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 headed upward. The reason? The European Union is looking for ways to tackle its post-COVID debt. Set to take effect at the end of 2026,
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 authorization in the form of a personalized QR code. In line with other major international destinations, Russia is strengthening its border security through digital means.
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. Introduced in autumn 2023 as part of the UK’s post-Brexit border modernization strategy, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a new entry requirement for travelers
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” to submit their travel authorization requests. [UPDATE: After an interruption of several hours, the United Kingdom ETA portal is once again accessible to travelers wishing
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 visas, rolling out the EES and ETIAS systems, and strengthening cybersecurity, the EU is shaping a more seamless, secure, and digitally-driven Schengen zone. As the
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 Union’s external borders. On April 23, On April 23, the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee approved the step-by-step deployment of the Entry/Exit System (EES), continuing
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 one week after the system was rolled out to European travelers. On April 2, the United Kingdom officially extended its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system
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 electronic visas issued. The authorities are now planning to extend their validity, marking a new stage in the modernization of the country’s migration system. The
♪ London Calling ♪, but showing up empty-handed is no longer an option. As of April 2, 2025, European citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.
Foreign nationals wishing to obtain a visa for Serbia will soon no longer have to visit a diplomatic mission. Thanks to the imminent launch of an online electronic visa system, applications can be submitted entirely remotely, simplifying the administrative process. Currently, travelers requiring a visa to enter Serbia must submit
As of March 20, 2025, citizens of 67 countries can apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) to travel to Belarus. Find out everything you need to know about this new online process.
Travelers to the UK will soon have to pay more for their Electronic Travel Authorisation. From April 9, 2025, the price of the ETA will rise from £10 to £16. It’s been in the works for several weeks, and now it’s official: the British government has confirmed that the ETA
Russia is preparing to modify its legislative framework for electronic visa. “In the near future”, its validity will be increased from 60 to 120 days, while the authorized length of stay will be extended from 16 to 30 days, according to Maria Zakharova. In addition, Vladimir Putin intends to introduce
The European Union has announced a further postponement of the ETIAS and EES systems, designed to modernize border control in the enlarged Schengen area. Faced with technical and organizational challenges, their implementation is now scheduled for October 2025 and the end of 2026.
Assailed since its opening yesterday to European travelers, the UK ETA system has faced some technical difficulties… To avoid a complete blockage, the authorities have set up a digital queue, slowing down access but ensuring smooth management of requests. Since it opened to European citizens yesterday, the UK’s Electronic Travel
