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EU e-gates for UK citizens: What’s changing?
The UK and EU are nearing a deal to allow British travellers to use EU e-gates from May 2025, cutting airport queues and speeding up border checks. This would ease post-Brexit travel restrictions, reducing manual passport stamping across Europe. The agreement is pending and linked to wider UK-EU negotiations at a major 2025 summit.
Europe's EES & ETIAS launch delayed again
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital border control system, has been delayed again, now expected to launch gradually starting October 2025. Preparations vary across member states, with some still installing biometric tech and training staff. The related ETIAS travel authorization, originally set to follow six months after EES, is now planned for March or April 2026. Both systems aim to improve security and travel efficiency for non-EU visitors but depend on overcoming technical and legal challenges.
EU in talks to waive Schengen visa for Saudi Arabia, confirmed
The EU plans to remove Schengen visa requirements for Saudi citizens, allowing visa-free travel to Europe soon, though no timeline is set yet. Meanwhile, Saudi nationals can apply for a new five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa since April 2024. The EU aims to extend similar visa exemptions to other Gulf countries, joining the UAE, which already enjoys visa-free access. Starting late 2025, visa-exempt travelers will need ETIAS pre-travel authorization for Europe visits.
What do I need to travel to the EU & UK?
In 2025, traveling to Europe and the UK will require new digital travel authorizations and updated visa rules: the EU’s Schengen Area will introduce ETIAS for visa-exempt travelers starting early 2026 and the biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) in late 2025, while the UK will require a UK ETA for visa-exempt visitors from 2025 alongside existing visa options for others. Travelers must have valid passports, obtain the correct authorizations or visas, and carry travel insurance. Additionally, several European countries offer digital nomad visas with tax benefits.
- Posted on: 03.03.2025
- By: Eray Eliacik
- schengen
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