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Schengen Visas, EES and ETIAS: Tourism industry calls on Europe to make travel easier

Schengen visas, EES and ETIAS: Tourism industry calls on Europe to make travel easier

In a report released on October 9, 2026, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) calls on Europe to speed up the introduction of digital Schengen visas, make multiple-entry visas more accessible, and improve border crossings. With the Entry/Exit System (EES) now fully operational and ETIAS still in development, the organization argues that simpler travel procedures will be essential to keeping Europe competitive as a tourist destination.

EES: Up to 41 million arrivals in Europe at risk from border queues, WTTC says

EES: Up to 41 million arrivals in Europe at risk from border queues, WTTC says

An analysis commissioned by the WTTC estimates that regular waits of three hours or more at Schengen borders could deter some travelers from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia. Up to 41 million arrivals and $45.4 billion in tourism spending could be at risk if such delays became persistent.

Despite a rocky EES rollout, ETIAS is still expected by late 2026

Despite a rocky EES rollout, ETIAS is still expected by late 2026

The European Entry/Exit System, known as EES, is now fully in use at the external borders of the Schengen Area, but its operation still varies widely from one border crossing to another. Despite these difficult early stages, the European travel authorization ETIAS remains expected in the final quarter of 2026.

Schengen: EES gains momentum ahead of ETIAS launch in late 2026

Schengen: EES gains momentum ahead of ETIAS launch in late 2026

The 2026 State of Schengen report confirms the growing role of new digital tools at Europe’s borders. Following the full rollout of EES in April, the European Union is now preparing for the launch of ETIAS, expected in the final quarter of 2026.

EES and ETIAS: what will actually change for travelers at European Union borders

EES and ETIAS: what will actually change for travelers at European Union borders

The modernization of the European Union’s external borders is now underway. Since the fall of 2025, the Entry/Exit System (EES) has been gradually rolled out, while ETIAS, expected by the end of 2026, will complete this new digital landscape. Two acronyms that are often confused, yet two clearly distinct systems, both reshaping travel formalities for journeys to Europe. Here’s a closer look.

Migration and visas: the European Commission unveils an integrated strategy for the next five years

Migration and visas: the European Commission unveils an integrated strategy for the next five years

The European Commission has simultaneously presented the first European strategy on asylum and migration management and the European Union’s very first visa strategy. Designed as two complementary pillars, these initiatives set out a shared direction for the next five years, aimed at strengthening border controls, reducing irregular migration, attracting talent, and modernizing mobility management in a changing geopolitical and security environment.

European Union: Entry/Exit System (EES) now in effect

European Union: Entry/Exit System (EES) now in effect

Since October 12, 2025, non-EU travelers entering or leaving the Schengen Area have been subject to a new digital system called the Entry/Exit System (EES). This automated system replaces the traditional passport stamp and is designed to better monitor the length of stays while enhancing border security.

EES: the new EU Entry/Exit System comes into force on October 12, 2025

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. Designed to modernize controls, this system will be fully operational by April 2026. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a European program aimed at automating the

Visas, EES, ETIAS: the new digital era of the Schengen area

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 visas, rolling out the EES and ETIAS systems, and strengthening cybersecurity, the EU is shaping a more seamless, secure, and digitally-driven Schengen zone.

European Parliament approves gradual roll-out of EES system

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 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

EU officially postpones ETIAS and EES

EU officially postpones ETIAS and EES

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.

ETIAS vs. EES: Two systems, two different objectives

ETIAS vs. EES: Two systems, two different objectives

In 2025, the European Union will introduce two new systems to strengthen the management of its external borders: EES and ETIAS. The aim is to modernize controls, improve security and facilitate the flow of travelers. Find out what’s going to change and how to prepare. The European Union is preparing