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Travelling

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

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.

Airport

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

The new EU entry/exit visa system is going to cause travel disruption for Britons.

Airport

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.”

Humphrey Carter24/08/2024 11:30

The British Embassy is therefore asking those still using a Green Certificate to get a TIE as soon as possible.

Travelling

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.

MDB Digital07/08/2024 13:00

Britons facing airport chaos.

Airport

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.

Airport

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

The EU would like to make travel easier for young Britons.

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90-day loop hole for young Britons heading for Spain

Difficult for young Britons to work the holiday seasons in the EU.

Humphrey Carter30/04/2024 11:46

The chair of LibDems in Europe, the party for members of the UK Liberal Democrats living in Europe (outside of France), Dave Sapiro

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The LibDems want MPs for overseas constituents and an easing of the 90-day rule

"The Withdrawal Agreement failed to take into account the situation and the needs of the millions of British citizens working and living overseas."

Humphrey Carter14/03/2024 15:16