AUGUST 2024
Upcoming changes for travel to Europe
The European Union is introducing two important changes for travel to Europe. These are:
EU Entry/Exit Scheme (EES)
The EU Entry/Exit system is a new electronic system that will replace the physical stamping of passports when you go through passport control when arriving in and departing from your destination. It will register all entries and exits to and from the participating European countries, which basically means it will register your movements every time you cross a border in or out of the EU/Schengen area.
Once the new system is live, when you go through passport control on your arrival to, and departure from your destination, as well as providing your passport you will also need to have a photo of your face taken, and your fingerprints scanned.
The EU has a target date of 10th November 2024 for the EES to go live.
European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) – expected mid-2025
ETIAS is the EU’s new travel authorisation which you will need to apply for ahead of your travels to the 30 European countries listed below once the system is introduced. It is a similar concept to the USA’s ESTA and the UK’s ETA scheme.
It is due to be introduced in mid-2025, but there is not yet an exact date as to when it will come into force. This means you do not need to have a ETIAS for travel to Europe at the moment.
When implemented, travellers will be able to apply for an ETIAS by the official website – www.europa.eu/etias
As the system is not live, the website itself is not live or taking applications, so you cannot yet get an official ETIAS. Any websites claiming to offer this are false.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
CHECK NOW THAT YOUR PASSPORT WILL BE VALID FOR YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY
There have been several stories in the news recently about UK Citizens not being able to go on holiday because their passport was not valid.
Their passport may not have expired but because it was more than 10 years old, they were not allowed to travel.
This rule applies to all destinations in the EU (except Ireland) and the Schengen Area Countries of Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco and the Vatican City.
Here is an example of a passport that would NOT be valid.
Date you arrive in EU/Schengen - 15 June 2024
Date passport was issued - 14 May 2014
Date passport expires - 14 December 2024*
Here is an example of a passport that would be valid.
Date you arrive in EU/Schengen - 15 June 2024
Date passport was issued - 20 June 2014
Date passport expires - 20 December 2024*
*Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the EU or Schengen Area.
Please send a website message if you have any questions.
h HAPPY EASTER
Thursday 28 March 2024
1000-1600
Friday 29 March 2024
CLOSED
Saturday 30 March 2024
1000-1600
Monday 1 April 2024
CLOSED
Tuesday 2 April 2024
1000 – 1600
HAPPY EASTER
Thursday 28 March 2024
1000-1600
Friday 29 March 2024
CLOSED
Saturday 30 March 2024
1000-1600
Monday 1 April 2024
CLOSED
Tuesday 2 April 2024
1000 – 1600
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OUR CLIENTS
OPENING HOURS OVER THE EASTER HOLIDAYS
Thursday 28 March 2024 1000-1600
Friday 29 March 2024 CLOSED
Saturday 30 March 2024 1000-1600
Monday 1 April 2024 CLOSED
Tuesday 2 April 2024 1000 – 1600
Emergency contact: Phone 01908 610282 or email [email protected]
Upcoming changes for travel to Europe
The European Union is introducing two important changes for travel to Europe. These are:
- EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which is planned to launch on 10th November in 2024.
- European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), due in mid-2025.
EU Entry/Exit Scheme (EES)
The EU Entry/Exit system is a new electronic system that will replace the physical stamping of passports when you go through passport control when arriving in and departing from your destination. It will register all entries and exits to and from the participating European countries, which basically means it will register your movements every time you cross a border in or out of the EU/Schengen area.
Once the new system is live, when you go through passport control on your arrival to, and departure from your destination, as well as providing your passport you will also need to have a photo of your face taken, and your fingerprints scanned.
The EU has a target date of 10th November 2024 for the EES to go live.
European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) – expected mid-2025
ETIAS is the EU’s new travel authorisation which you will need to apply for ahead of your travels to the 30 European countries listed below once the system is introduced. It is a similar concept to the USA’s ESTA and the UK’s ETA scheme.
It is due to be introduced in mid-2025, but there is not yet an exact date as to when it will come into force. This means you do not need to have a ETIAS for travel to Europe at the moment.
When implemented, travellers will be able to apply for an ETIAS by the official website – www.europa.eu/etias
As the system is not live, the website itself is not live or taking applications, so you cannot yet get an official ETIAS. Any websites claiming to offer this are false.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
CHECK NOW THAT YOUR PASSPORT WILL BE VALID FOR YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY
There have been several stories in the news recently about UK Citizens not being able to go on holiday because their passport was not valid.
Their passport may not have expired but because it was more than 10 years old, they were not allowed to travel.
This rule applies to all destinations in the EU (except Ireland) and the Schengen Area Countries of Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco and the Vatican City.
Here is an example of a passport that would NOT be valid.
Date you arrive in EU/Schengen - 15 June 2024
Date passport was issued - 14 May 2014
Date passport expires - 14 December 2024*
Here is an example of a passport that would be valid.
Date you arrive in EU/Schengen - 15 June 2024
Date passport was issued - 20 June 2014
Date passport expires - 20 December 2024*
*Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the EU or Schengen Area.
Please send a website message if you have any questions.
h HAPPY EASTER
- OPENING HOURS OVER THE EASTER HOLIDAYS
Thursday 28 March 2024
1000-1600
Friday 29 March 2024
CLOSED
Saturday 30 March 2024
1000-1600
Monday 1 April 2024
CLOSED
Tuesday 2 April 2024
1000 – 1600
HAPPY EASTER
- OPENING HOURS OVER THE EASTER HOLIDAYS
Thursday 28 March 2024
1000-1600
Friday 29 March 2024
CLOSED
Saturday 30 March 2024
1000-1600
Monday 1 April 2024
CLOSED
Tuesday 2 April 2024
1000 – 1600
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OUR CLIENTS
OPENING HOURS OVER THE EASTER HOLIDAYS
Thursday 28 March 2024 1000-1600
Friday 29 March 2024 CLOSED
Saturday 30 March 2024 1000-1600
Monday 1 April 2024 CLOSED
Tuesday 2 April 2024 1000 – 1600
Emergency contact: Phone 01908 610282 or email [email protected]
Cambourne Travel
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