{"id":765,"date":"2025-10-19T15:50:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T14:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/?p=765"},"modified":"2025-10-19T15:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T14:50:13","slug":"new-travel-rules-hit-britons-29-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/new-travel-rules-hit-britons-29-countries\/765\/","title":{"rendered":"Millions will need to rethink holiday plans \u2014 New travel rules hit Britons going to these 29 countries"},"content":{"rendered":"

The end of the year is nearing, and excitement is growing as people are finalising their travel plans for the upcoming holidays. However, millions may have to rethink their holiday plans, as new travel rules hit Britons<\/strong> planning to visit 29 countries over the holidays. The news may come as a shock to some, but rest assured that these new travel rules are for the greater good. Find out what these new rules entail, and they could potentially impact your upcoming travel plans for the holidays.<\/p>\n

Millions will need to rethink their holiday plans<\/h2>\n

According to ABTA, Europe has been the most popular travel destination for quite some time, especially among holidaymakers. Over the last year, 83% of travellers have visited the continent, and among them, you may definitely have found more than one or two Britons. It seems as if this year will be no exception, as predictions indicate that up to 4.7 million Britons will travel abroad<\/strong> for Christmas and New Year.<\/p>\n

However, travelling abroad is not just popular over the holidays, as data from the Office for National Statistics has confirmed that 94.6 million Britons have gone abroad in 2024. Unfortunately, those numbers may plummet soon. Millions will need to rethink their holiday plans, as new travel rules hit Britons much sooner than they may think. Find out what they entail.<\/p>\n

New travel rules hit Britons sooner than they may think<\/h2>\n

Travellers with a British passport will have to kiss their passports goodbye. New travel rules became official on 12 October 2025<\/strong>. The new travel rules will be phased in over the course of six months, with the entire Entry Exit System expected to be fully operational by April 2026. The new rules form part of a new Entry Exit System, which requires non-EU citizens to register at EU borders.<\/p>\n

How it works<\/h3>\n

Anyone travelling to one of the participating 29 Schengen countries for the first time will have to scan their passport and have their fingerprints and photograph taken, as per the UK Government. Registration will be valid for three years. Upon exit from the country, travellers will present their passport and either provide their fingerprints or a photograph.<\/p>\n

We cannot help but wonder if the new Entry Exit System will also be implemented for the first-in-history ‘continental subway.’<\/a> We guess only time will tell.<\/p>\n

These 29 countries will be participating in the new system<\/h2>\n

If you plan to travel to either Ireland or Cyprus any time soon, you will be exempt from the Entry Exit System. However, Britons will face the fresh EU rules<\/a> across these 29 countries<\/strong>:<\/p>\n