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Get braced for long border control queues from November.

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British government upgrades warning of long passport control queues

When ETIAS is introduced, you will need to apply for authorisation to enter Schengen area countries if using a UK passport.

Humphrey Carter26/09/2024 15:55

Checking in is going to be more complicated and take longer.

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Britons travelling to Mallorca warned of a chaotic few months

“There may be longer queues at border control while this new system is being implemented and as people go through it for the first time."

Humphrey Carter21/09/2024 09:47

New security controls for Europeans heading for the UK next year.

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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

More queues can be expected at border controls once the new EES is introduced in November.

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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.

Humphrey Carter16/09/2024 11:47

New system will replace the current process of manually stamping passports every time someone enters a country in the EU.

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Foreign Office updates warning over new EU visas for Britons

Officials have said that queues at borders are expected when the system starts.

Humphrey Carter06/09/2024 09:58

Don't get caught out at the very last minute.

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Brits planning last-minute trips to Mallorca risk passport trap

Post Brexit, UK passport holders must now ensure their passport has been issued less than 10 years before the date they enter the EU country and be valid for at least three months after the day they plan to leave.

Humphrey Carter01/08/2024 12:29

Britons facing airport chaos.

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UK says disruption likely when EU’s new travel checks for Britons start

Britons arriving in a Schengen area destination (most EU countries) like Mallorca will have to register their fingerprints, provide a facial scan and answer questions about their stay.

James Davey29/07/2024 14:44

New EU border controls for the British from October.

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New EU border checks could turn Britons off Mallorca

New fingerprint and biometric controls to monitor your movements and control the 90-day rule.

Humphrey Carter14/06/2024 13:26

Visitors to the EU from the UK will be under biometric control.

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British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca

The system is designed to monitor travellers’ movements within the EU.

Humphrey Carter04/06/2024 13:12

Make sure your passports are in order to avoid any last minute disappointments.

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All Britons need to know about the new EU travel entry scheme

You will have a photo of your face taken, and your fingerprints scanned.

Humphrey Carter04/05/2024 11:16