ETIAS, EES & Digital Entry System News
News on new digital entry systems — Europe’s ETIAS and Entry/Exit System (EES), the UK ETA, e-arrival cards, and biometric border rollouts that change how travellers enter.
Schengen EES Biometric System: What Indian Travelers Must Know
Rome-Fiumicino joined the Schengen EES biometric rollout on 23 June 2026, adding fingerprint and facial scan requirements for Indian first-time visitors.
Jun 25, 2026
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Fee Increases 25% for Indian Traveler
UK ETA fee rises from £16 to £20 effective April 9, 2026. Indian travelers now face higher costs for transit connections through British airports.
Apr 9, 2026 Europe EES System Becomes Mandatory for Indians from April 10
Europe's Entry/Exit System ends flexibility for delays from April 10, 2026. All Indian travelers must complete biometric registration with wait times.
Apr 7, 2026
India e-Arrival Card Required for All Foreign Traveler
India requires all foreign visitors including OCI holders to complete digital e-Arrival Card from April 1, 2026.
Apr 2, 2026 Italy Launches Digital Schengen Visa Portal June 2026
Italy launches fully digital Schengen visa system from June 1, 2026. Indians can apply online without embassy visits — first Schengen country to go paperless.
Mar 20, 2026 UK eVisa for Indians: Airlines Can Now Refuse Boarding
UK's digital border system now allows airlines to refuse boarding passengers without eVisa or ETA. New rules affect all Indian travelers to Britain.
Feb 26, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada: Match Tickets Don't Guarantee Visa Approval
Canada warns FIFA World Cup 2026 fans that match tickets don't guarantee visa approval. New guidance requires early applications through official channels.
Feb 25, 2026 UK Scraps Physical Visa Stickers for Indians—Digital e-Visas Start February 25
UK replaces physical visa stickers with digital e-Visas for Indian travelers from Feb 25. Airlines will verify digital status at check-in; no re-application needed.
Feb 21, 2026EU Entry/Exit System Launches - No More Passport Stamps
New biometric system replaces passport stamps at Schengen borders - full rollout by April 2026
Oct 20, 2025
Digital Schengen Visa Launches for Indian Travelers
EU launches all-digital Schengen visa - apply from your phone, no more passport stickers
Oct 12, 2025