From April 2025, European travelers will need an ETA to enter the UK, while the EU's ETIAS visa waiver for non-EU arrivals could be delayed until at least spring 2027. The implementation of ETIAS is contingent upon the EU's biometric entry/exit system (EES), which is anticipated to roll out in phases starting October 2025. The ETIAS is expected to launch between October and December of 2026, but a grace period will allow non-EU travelers entry without the waiver until at least April 2027, provided they meet all entry conditions.
From April 2025, the UK will require European travelers to obtain an ETA, while the EU's equivalent ETIAS may be delayed until at least spring 2027.
The EU's biometric entry/exit system (EES) is set for a phased rollout beginning October 2025, affecting the timing of the ETIAS visa waiver.
The ETIAS visa waiver is expected to launch between October and December 2026, but non-EU travelers won't need it until at least April 2027.
During the initial six-month period post-launch, border authorities will allow entry without an ETIAS, provided travelers meet the standard entry requirements.
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