
New British government reminder.
New British government reminder.
British government travel alert
“Did you know that some countries require your passport to be valid for several months after your scheduled return date? Check your passport expiry date today!”

Do everything possible to avoid long airport queues.
Do everything possible to avoid long airport queues.
Britons warned not to get caught in the Spain e-gate trap
British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’).

Much more information has to be provided in Spain.
Much more information has to be provided in Spain.

Flying to the UK will cost many even more this week.
Flying to the UK will cost many even more this week.
UK entry visa goes up in price on Wednesday
The introduction of ETAs is in line with the approach many other countries have taken to border security, including the US and Australia, and helps prevent the arrival of those who present a threat to the UK.

Make sure UK travel documents are in order.
Make sure UK travel documents are in order.
British passports costs to rise
As of next week, the cost of applying for a new passport online will increase by £6 from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults, and from £69 to £74 for children.
British passport warning
Mallorca set for a cracking Easter
With the Easter weekend just around the corner, ABTA – The Travel Association is urging British tourists to double-check their passport validity before traveling to popular European destinations.

Make sure your British passports are in order.
Make sure your British passports are in order.

Security is going to be tighter at EU airports for non EU members.
Security is going to be tighter at EU airports for non EU members.
Border control
Britons will soon have to provide fingerprints landing in Mallorca
Passport control officers will scan your fingerprints or take a photo of your face.

UK nationals need to be up to speed with entry rules and regulations for Spain.
UK nationals need to be up to speed with entry rules and regulations for Spain.
Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain
British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control.
Urgent ID warning for Britons living in Spain
The Spanish Government are encouraging all Green Certificate holders to exchange their paper document for the biometric TIE as soon as possible.
Airlines oppose ETA price hike to enter the UK
"Travel and tourism should be taxed fairly; excessive increases run the risk of suppressing demand and holding back a thriving industry.”

Michael brings essential economic and international expertise which will help drive UK economic and security interests and will be critical in resetting the relationship with the EU.
Michael brings essential economic and international expertise which will help drive UK economic and security interests and will be critical in resetting the relationship with the EU.

Pressure to lift the new visitor regsitration scheme is not easing.
Pressure to lift the new visitor regsitration scheme is not easing.
- Spain leads Europe in island overcrowding - but Malta suffers more than Mallorca
- Please remind me how Mallorca made its fortune
- The world’s most dangerous jellyfish washes up in the Balearics
- The small Mallorcan town with 1,500 squatters
- Fines of up to €30,000 for breaking new Mallorca vehicle regulations
Comment
Spanish don’t like Brexit now thay have to pay!
The new Electronic Travel Authorisation comes into force next month costing Spaniards travelling to the UK ten pounds each and they’re not happy.
Humphrey Carter07/03/2025 10:48