POST-BREXIT RED TAPE

The European Entry-Exit System (EES) is due to take effect in May 2023, while the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) should be operational by November 2023. EES will record the entrance and exit of all third-country nationals travelling to Europe (this includes British nationals), replacing manual passport stamping. In theory this will quicken entry for non-EU nationals, who will be able to access self-service kiosks similar to those available currently for EU citizens at Schengen entry ports, where a passenger’s full name, passport number and fingerprint is recorded, and passport photograph verified against their live facial image.

ETIAS is a visa-waiver travel authorisation which applies to third-country nationals travelling to Europe (including British passport holders). It is a pre-departure arrangement requiring travellers to complete an online ETIAS form. The application will cost €7

(£6.17, free for under 18s), and is valid for three consecutive years, for stays of no more than 90 days in a 180-day period. etiasvisa.com

Book ahead and look out for sales is the expert consensus for summer 2023