Travel enthusiasts and holidaymakers will need to brace themselves for a transformed travel experience in 2024, as Europe implements various measures that could alter the way Britons vacation on the continent. A closer look at these changes reveals a more intricate and potentially costlier journey ahead.
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Brexit-Driven Border Checks: One of the most significant transformations in travel will be the introduction of new post-Brexit border checks for Britons travelling to the European Union (EU). To gain entry, British travellers will now need to consent to have their fingerprints taken and facial images captured. Additionally, personal data, including name, date of birth, nationality, and travel documents, will be shared as part of these new measures. While this may replace passport stamping, several EU countries, including Slovenia and Austria, have raised concerns over the potential delays these additional checks may cause. Regardless of the mode of transportation, whether flying, using the Eurotunnel, or cruising, compliance with these checks will be mandatory. However, children under 12 years old will be exempt. The checks apply to all EU countries, except Cyprus and Ireland, as well as non-EU countries Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein.
