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 Growing concern in Mallorca over new "Big Brother" law for tourists
Local hoteliers have already said that they are opposed to the law
Mallorca hoteliers fear new guest registration breaks EU law
"It is very worrying that repeated warnings of incompatibility with EU law are being ignored, that they persist in creating legal uncertainty."
The party is over in Mallorca!
Maximum fines of 30,000 and owners will lose tourist licence.
Britons flying to Mallorca could face new tax
In the UK, 70% of flights are made by a wealthy 15% of the population, with 57% not flying abroad at all.
Spanish hoteliers slam new guest registration scheme
Asspciation fears that the new scheme is "a clear disadvantage” compared to competitors in other EU countries that do not have similar rules.
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.”
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.
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.
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