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.
Unveiling Mallorca’s Tourist Tax
Now, you need a degree to understand how the tourist tax works here in Mallorca.
New EU entry system for Brits delayed again
These two big changes will affect the UK’s most popular travel destinations like Mallorca.

The TIE card is going to make life much easier for British expats, especially travel.
The TIE card is going to make life much easier for British expats, especially travel.

Make sure your passports are in order to avoid any last minute disappointments.
Make sure your passports are in order to avoid any last minute disappointments.
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.
Top tips for Britons travelling to Spain and the EU this year
The new ETIAS three-year visa is expected to be introduced next year, at a cost to the traveller.

New travel tules and regulations fro Britons looming.
New travel tules and regulations fro Britons looming.
All Britons need to know about new travel visa and entry permit
This travel authorisation will have a maximum duration of 90 days.
Top tips for travelling to the Balearics next year
UK travellers have been warned that they could end up facing delays and long queues.
The “green certificate” is still valid for British residents in Spain
While both the UK and Spanish government do recommend UK nationals exchange their green certificate or card for the TIE, there is no legal obligation to do so in Spain.
Fears of Mallorca travel chaos for Britons in 2024
UK travellers will need to be prepared for potential delays as they will need to have their fingerprints and facial images taken.
Fingerprints and facial biometrics for Britons entering Mallorca next year
All prospective visitors will need to complete an online application and a €7 fee will be required from those between ages 18 and 70.

Further controversy over the new EU travel visa for Britons.
Further controversy over the new EU travel visa for Britons.
UK set to challenge new EU travel visa
Inquiry has been launched amid ‘alarming’ concerns that it could cause massive disruption.

Britons will not need to obtain the new EU travel visa next year.
Britons will not need to obtain the new EU travel visa next year.
Another EU delay on travel visa for Britons heading to Mallorca
Britons travelling to European countries in the Schengen zone will be required to apply online for an Etias at a cost of €7 and it will be valid for three years.

Yet another EU delay.
Yet another EU delay.
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Comment
Spanish don’t like Brexit now thay have to pay!
The new Electronic Travel Authorisation comes into force next month costing Spaniards travelling to the UK ten pounds each and they’re not happy.
Humphrey Carter07/03/2025 10:48