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EES and ETIAS: new requirements for travelling to the EU for non-EU passport holders

EES and ETIAS - new requirements for travelling to the EU for non-EU passport holders. Photo: Nature Travels.

Last updated: 16th September 2026 Update: The implementation of EES began on 12th October 2025 and was originally set to roll out over a six-month period, when it should have been be fully implemented across all EU countries. There have been significant delays, however, and while the system is mostly in operation, implementation is still … EES and ETIAS: new requirements for travelling to the EU for non-EU passport holders

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