New EU Rules Set to Delay UK Travelers at Airports
UK travelers should prepare for longer airport queues due to new EU entry regulations starting October 12.
New Entry Regulations for UK Travelers
UK holidaymakers planning to escape to sunny EU destinations such as Spain, France, or Greece might want to brace themselves for longer airport lines starting October 12. New EU regulations are set to come into play, requiring travelers to provide biometric data, including fingerprints and a photo, upon entering and exiting the Schengen area.
What to Expect at the Border
As if the excitement of travel wasn’t enough, travelers will now have to add a few extra minutes to their airport routine. The Foreign Office estimates that the new Entry/Exit System (EES) will cause delays—but hey, at least you can practice your patience! There's no need to worry about registering before your trip, nor will there be any fees involved.
Passport Protocols
Don't forget to check your passport details! The new rules stipulate that your passport must show a 'date of issue' within ten years of your arrival. So, if you renewed your passport before October 1, 2018, you might want to check whether it meets this requirement. After all, no one wants to be turned away at the border because of a technicality!
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