Visa Guides, Application Steps & Travel Tips

Will Europe Simplify Schengen Visas and Border Checks? What the Travel Industry Is Asking For

On 9 October 2026, the World Travel & Tourism Council urged Europe to make travel easier, from digital Schengen visas to a trusted traveller programme. This guide explains what the industry is asking for, why, and how to tell the rules already in force from those still to come or only proposed.

UK Contactless eGates: What Changes for Travellers With a UK ETA (and What Doesn't)

Since 6 October 2026, British citizens can clear some UK eGates without scanning their passport. Here is how contactless eGates work, when other nationalities will get access, and why EU, US, Canadian and Australian travellers still need a UK ETA and their passport to enter the UK.

European Borders: What Happened This Summer with EES, and What ETIAS Will Change

This summer, EES caused record wait times at several European airports, prompting nine Schengen countries to delay full implementation. This guide explains what happened, the rollout status in September 2026, and why ETIAS remains tied to EES stability.

ETIAS vs Schengen Visa: What's the Difference?

ETIAS and the Schengen visa serve different travellers: one is a digital authorisation for visa-exempt nationals, the other a formal visa for everyone else. Here is how to know which one applies to your trip and how the two systems compare.