Mallorcans will need a new visa to enter the UK
Europeans will be required to have an ETA for travel to the UK from 2 April 2025, with applications opening up in March.
Humphrey Carter16/09/2024 12:38 Britons changing Mallorca holiday plans because of new EU entry scheme
The majority of Britons will have to create a digital record and register their biometric details, such as providing fingerprints and having their photo taken, when they enter the Schengen area.
Britons being warned of months of airport delays
“It is evident that many border controls are simply not ready for the new processes and, with customer awareness of the scheme currently extremely low, long queues, along with some unavoidable chaos and confusion, are unfortunately likely.”
New setback for Britons travelling to Mallorca from Sunday, September 1
Restriction is intended to be temporary, but ACI EUROPE regrets the fact that no timeline and no process have been put in place to lift it.
British Embassy in Spain highlights new EU guidance on the Entry Exit system
To be exempt from registering with the EES, British residents in the EU will need to show a valid uniform-format biometric card, which in Spain is the TIE.
Palma Airport will have Europe's largest security control area
Work this winter will involve moving the current security control area and replacing it with a "traffic and commercial distribution plaza".
UK airports struggle to meet deadline for 'Advanced Security Scanners'
Despite the setback, passengers are advised to remain prepared to adhere to existing security protocols, including the removal of liquids and electronic devices from their bags.