EES · ETIAS — Last checked 5 November 2026

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Practical guides for travelling to Europe under the new border rules.

ETIAS · 2 min read ETIAS delayed to 2027: what we know so far ETIAS will not start in 2026. What changed, what is still unclear, and what it means for your trips to Europe next year. EES · 2 min read Your first EES registration, step by step What happens at the border the first time you enter Europe under EES: kiosks, fingerprints, photo and the questions you may get. Planning · 2 min read The 90/180-day rule, explained with examples How the Schengen 90/180-day rule works, why EES now counts your days automatically, and three examples to avoid an overstay. Safety · 2 min read ETIAS scam sites: how to spot them Lookalike websites already charge for “ETIAS applications”. Six warning signs, and the only official address to trust. EES · 2 min read EES for UK travellers: Dover, Eurostar and flights How EES works for British travellers leaving from Dover, Folkestone or St Pancras, and what to expect when flying into Europe. Planning · 2 min read Americans travelling to Europe: EES and ETIAS checklist What US citizens need for Europe in 2026 and 2027: EES at the border, ETIAS later, passport rules and the 90-day limit. Planning · 2 min read EES with children: what families need to know Are children fingerprinted under EES? What changes for families at the border, and how to make the first registration easier. EES · 2 min read EES and cruises: what passengers should expect How the Entry/Exit System affects cruise passengers in Europe: where you are registered and how to avoid long waits on port days. Planning · 2 min read Residence permits and dual nationals: are you exempt? Who does not need EES or ETIAS: EU residence permit holders, long-stay visa holders, dual nationals and family members of EU citizens. ETIAS · 2 min read ETIAS vs Schengen visa vs ESTA: the differences ETIAS is not a visa. How it compares with the Schengen visa and the US ESTA: who needs which, cost, validity and how to apply.