UAE-Europe travel alert: New Entry/Exit System (EES) launches October 2025; what travellers need to know

From October 2025, the EU’s EES system will replace manual passport stamping with biometric checks for all non-EU travellers, including UAE citizens/ AI Representative Image, for illustrative purposes only Starting 12 October 2025, travellers from...

Emirates, Air Arabia issue travel advisory for Europe

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,...

39 Countries Will Require Fingerprints From U.S. Travelers—Is Your Next Trip On The List?

For years, we at Travel Off Path have been tracking the buzz around the European Union's new high-tech border systems. It's been a confusing journey of delays and speculation, but the first major change is finally here, and it starts next month....

I’m travelling to the EU after October 12 — what do I need to know about EES?

EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-EU nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System, more commonly known as the EES. The smart...

UK tourists heading to Europe on holiday face strict new rules from this month

Terminal 2 departure terminal at Manchester Airport.(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) UK tourists with plans to travel to Europe this month are being reminded of some major changes coming into effect that will have an impact on their...

Off to Europe? From fingerprint scans to fees, these are the new travel rules for Brits you must be wary of... and they start NEXT WEEK

Thousands of families will already be planning to jet off for some winter sun. But the way we travel around Europe will drastically change next week with a shake-up of rules which will track the movement of non-EU citizens. So Britons trying to...

Attracting Visitors Year-Round: The Power of Hiking and Backpacking

Outdoor recreation in 2025 continues to grow in popularity, and one activity continues to stand out above the rest: hiking and backpacking. These are no longer niche activities. They have become the core of how many people experience nature....

Is Princess Elisabeth of Belgium dating Prince Georg of Liechtenstein? The potential royal love match explained

And while nothing has been confirmed yet, a romance between Prince Georg and Princess Elisabeth would certainly make sense. The Prince is based in New York as a business development representative at Guidewheel, which works with factories across...

Viral photo of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium and Prince Georg of Liechtenstein is fake, palace says

Royal watchers were sent into a spin when a photo emerged of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium alongside Prince Georg of Liechtenstein, sparking suggestions of a new romance. The photo first appeared on social media and was widely circulated, with...

Travelling to Schengen countries is about to get easier

If you’re heading on holidays, and it’s to a Schengen country, your life is about to become easier with a new system in place in Schengen countries. From October 12, 2025, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations. The EES is an...

Rule change could see UK travellers refused entry to Spain

It's all thanks to Brexit(Image: DoraDalton via Getty Images) People travelling on a UK passport could be refused entry to Spain, Greece, Italy and a number of other countries due to a post-Brexit scheme set to launch in 2026. Once the initiative...

ILT20 auction: Grocery store assistant-turned-fast bowler Junaid Siddique lands $170,000 deal

Junaid Siddique said he felt numb while sitting on his own in his apartment in Sharjah, as he watched a bidding war unfold which finished with him landing a deal worth $170,000. The 32-year-old fast-bowler was the biggest beneficiary of the...

S.Korea visa-free policy for Chinese group tourists takes effect, aimed at enhancing exchanges amid complex bilateral ties and challenges

Chinese tourists shop at a store in the Shilla Duty Free Shop in Jeju, South Korea on July 9, 2025. Photo: Liu Yang/GTAs South Korea's visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups takes effect on Monday, its tourism sector has ramped up efforts to...

Travellers heading to Spain, Greece or France face new 20 euro charge each

British holidaymakers and other non-EU travellers will soon be required to pay for entry into Spain and 29 European nations under a new travel scheme. Following Brexit, UK passport holders must register with the European Travel Information and...

Everything British travellers need to know about new border control and Etias for holidays

The UK Government has urged Brits to prepare for longer queues when entering European Union as it starts to roll out its new Entry-Exit system (EES) from October 12. Holders of British passports arriving in mainland Europe may face longer waits at...

Portugal entry requirements under travel changes from October 12

A plane(Image: PA) The European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to start next month, introducing a digital border system that will alter the requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area. The Schengen area,...

UK passport rule change for popular holiday destinations

People travelling on a UK passport are set to encounter some significant changes when holidaying in Spain, Greece, France, and some 26 other European countries. The much-anticipated new Entry/Exit System (EES) is due to launch on October 12,...

Foreign Office shares major travel rule change for Spain, Greece and France

People travelling on a UK passport are about to notice some major changes when going on holiday to Spain, Greece, France, and a further 26 European nations. The long-awaited new Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to kick off on October 12, and it will...

Brits will have to provide fingerprints to travel to Europe from next month – strict new rules explained

Planning on chasing a bit of autumn sun in October, whether that’s on Italy’s coast or over plates of tapas in Spain? Can hardly blame you. The weather in the UK has gotten a bit chilly over the last week or so – and besides, a pre-winter European...

Major Spain holiday rule change now just weeks away

Millions of people from the UK visit Spain each year(Image: fhm via Getty Images) People who travel using a UK passport to Spain and other European destinations will soon notice a major travel rule change. The much-anticipated Entry/Exit System...