Latest European Entry Regulations
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Latest European Entry Regulations | Summary of New Schengen Area Regulations, UK ETA, and Venice Entry Fee

Attention all travelers planning to visit Europe and the UK in 2026! Many European countries are implementing new border systems and tourism regulations. Whether you're traveling independently or on a group tour, please read on...Three New Entry Regulations and Fee UpdatesPrepare well before departure, and you'll have no trouble passing through customs!

1. EU Schengen Area: Latest Developments in the EES Entry and Exit System and ETIAS

The EU has implemented two core systems for non-EU/visa-free travelers (including holders of Hong Kong SAR passports and BNO passports):

  • EES (Entry/Exit System):Completely replacing traditional passport stamps. When travelers enter the Schengen Area for the first time, they must undergo facial scanning and fingerprint collection at self-service kiosks or counters. The system will automatically record the entry and exit dates and the length of stay.
  • ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System):For electronic travel permits for visa-free travelers, after implementation, travelers must complete the online application and payment through the official website or app before departure, and can only board the plane and enter the country after approval.

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2. 英國入境:UK ETA(電子旅行憑證)全面落實

前往或過境英國嘅免簽證旅客,必須留意英國已全面實施嘅 ETA(Electronic Travel Authorisation) 規定:

  • 申請對象:所有合資格免簽入境英國嘅旅客(包括香港特區護照等持有人,BNO 護照持有人請按英國官方最新免申報/入境類別核對)。
  • 費用與效期:費用為 £10,申請後一般於 3 個工作天內獲批,效期為 2 年(或至護照到期日為止),期內可多次入境。
  • Notice:必須喺出發前於官方 UK ETA App 或官網完成辦理,未持有效 ETA 將無法登機。

3. 威尼斯 2026 訪客「日間入城費」(Access Fee)

威尼斯針對不過夜嘅一日遊旅客收取入場費,以控制旺季人流:

收費時段:高峰指定日期 每日 08:30 – 16:00。

收費標準與預約機制:

入住威尼斯酒店之旅客(免繳但需登記):

凡於威尼斯指定合法酒店/民宿過夜嘅旅客,毋須繳付入城費,但必須預先於官方系統申報豁免(Exemption)並取得 QR Code,遇查票時出示證明。

旅行團與包車特別注意:

  • 無入住威尼斯市區:須由主辦方或領隊提前於系統整批登記名單、人數並完成付款。
  • 已入住威尼斯市區:須於「申請免除」頁面輸入入住憑證與全體旅客姓名取得豁免證明。

出發前貼心 Check-list

  • ✅ 確認護照有效期在離開申根區當日仍有 3 個月以上(建議 6 個月以上)。
  • ✅ 如前往英國,提早於出發前 1 至 2 星期辦妥 UK ETA。
  • ✅ 申根區過關準備好回程機票、酒店訂單及足夠資金證明,以配合 EES 新抽查程序。
  • ✅ 有意一日遊威尼斯古城區,提早 4 日前網上登記以享 €5 優惠價;有訂市區住宿亦記得做 Exempt QR Code。

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