"The EU's ETIAS visa waiver for non-EU travellers will likely be necessary from April 2027, following the phased roll-out of the EES system starting in October 2025."
"Non-EU travellers, including Britons, Americans, Canadians, and Australians, should anticipate needing ETIAS only after a gradual transition period post-implementation."
"The EU's entry/exit system (EES), crucial for the launch of ETIAS, is set to begin phased roll-out in October 2025, amid concerns regarding border chaos."
"Although ETIAS is expected to launch in late 2026, travellers will have a grace period until April 2027 before enforcement of the travel authorization begins."
Starting in April 2025, the UK will require European travellers to obtain an ETA travel authorisation. Meanwhile, the EU aims to introduce its biometric entry/exit system (EES) in October 2025, with its corresponding ETIAS visa waiver anticipated for late 2026. However, non-EU travellers wonât be required to have ETIAS until at least April 2027. This timeline accounts for a gradual implementation and a grace period allowing entry under certain conditions, reflecting ongoing concerns over border management amidst these changes.
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