ETIAS news and updates
What is actually happening with ETIAS, the EU travel authorisation: the launch timeline, the fee, the border systems behind it and the scams to avoid. Plain English, checked against official EU sources.
- Launch timeline4 min read
ETIAS launch date: where the EU timeline stands for 2026
The EU is still aiming for a last-quarter 2026 start, with a phased rollout before ETIAS becomes mandatory in 2027. Here is the current position and what it means for travellers.
Read → - Borders4 min read
The EU’s Entry/Exit System is now live at every border
EES has been fully operational across Schengen borders since April 2026. Here is what it records, how it differs from ETIAS, and why it clears the way for ETIAS to launch.
Read → - Fees3 min read
ETIAS will cost €20: who pays, who doesn’t, and what it covers
The ETIAS fee is set at €20 per application, up from the long-quoted €7. Under-18s and over-70s pay nothing, and one authorisation covers up to three years of trips.
Read → - Scam watch4 min read
Fake ETIAS websites are already taking money. How to spot them
ETIAS is not open yet, but copycat sites are already charging for it. The simple test that exposes them, the red flags to watch, and what to do if you have paid.
Read → - Borders4 min read
EES border queues in summer 2026: how long to allow
EES has been running at every Schengen border since April, and queues at major airports are already stretching to two or three hours for first-time visitors. Here is how much extra time to build in this summer.
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