ETA and ETIAS - Traveling to the UK and Europe. New requirements. Information you need

As of January 2025, travelers planning to visit the UK and Europe should be aware of several significant changes in entry requirements, airport regulations, and country-specific policies. Let’s review vital information for would-be travelers to the UK and Europe in 2025. The rules of travel to most European countries have changed. Starting six months after EES, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries are required to have travel authorization to enter 30 European countries for a short stay. The ETIAS requirement is expected to start in mid-2025; in essence, this might affect summer travels to Europe. It’s advisable to pay attention to when this comes into effect, so your 2025 European vacation is not impacted.