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Travel authorisations: how to find the official site
ETA, ETIAS, ESTA and eTA all have lookalike sites charging several times the fee. The official addresses, the real prices and the warning signs.
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The six-month passport rule: where it applies and where not
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EES: why Europe stopped stamping passports
Since April 2026, Europe’s borders record your face and fingerprints instead of stamping your passport. How the EES works and what it changes for you.
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UK ETA: what you need before flying to Britain
Most visitors now need an ETA to enter the UK, including Americans and Europeans. What it costs, how long it takes and where to apply safely.
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ETIAS explained: who needs it, the cost and the start date
ETIAS will cost €20 and last up to three years, but it still has no start date. Who needs it, how to apply and what to do in the meantime.
