Important ETIAS, ETA, and EES Information
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ETA United Kingdom Visa Requirement: Guests visiting the United Kingdom who don't need a visa for short stays or who don't have any other UK immigration status will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to or transit through the UK. To apply please visit Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) - GOV.UK. From 25 February 2026, British and Irish dual nationals cannot apply for an ETA and must travel on a valid UK or Irish passport.
ETIAS Europe Visa Requirement: Foreign nationals from a visa-exempt country visiting Europe (excluding travel to the UK) will require an ETIAS visa waiver from September 2026. Please note, the ETIAS visa waiver program is currently not in operation. We recommend visiting ETIAS - European Union for the most up to date information and if waiver is required at time of departure.
European Entry/Exit System (EES): On 12 October 2025, the new European Union's (EU) European Entry/Exit System (EES) for registering all non-EU nationals travelling in or out of the Schengen area will start. European countries using the EES will gradually introduce the system at their external borders. Data collection will be introduced at border crossing points with full implementation by 10 April 2026. The registration process should only take a few minutes but there may be longer border queues when the system starts.