13 Visa Updates That Could Derail Your 2025 Travel Plans
4. Brexit Fallout Continues: UK Entry Rules Shift Again
Post-Brexit entry rules remain in flux. The UK will roll out a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system in late 2025, starting with Qatari travelers and expanding to others, including Europeans. EU citizens now face deeper scrutiny at UK borders, often being asked to show proof of accommodation, financial means, or return tickets—especially when entering for work or extended stays. Even British citizens visiting the EU must meet non-member entry conditions. The Brexit aftermath still plays out in airports and train stations across Europe, catching unsuspecting travelers with outdated assumptions and new bureaucratic layers.
