Etiqueta 'Border controls'
New British government reminder.

New British government reminder.

New British government reminder.

FCO 13/06/2025

New British government reminder.

Travelling

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!”

Humphrey Carter13/06/2025 15:59

Do everything possible to avoid long airport queues.

Do everything possible to avoid long airport queues.

Do everything possible to avoid long airport queues.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 03/06/2025

Do everything possible to avoid long airport queues.

Airport

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’).

Humphrey Carter03/06/2025 17:06

Much more information has to be provided in Spain.

Much more information has to be provided in Spain.

Much more information has to be provided in Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 14/05/2025

Flying to the UK will cost many even more this week.

Flying to the UK will cost many even more this week.

Flying to the UK will cost many even more this week.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 08/04/2025

Flying to the UK will cost many even more this week.

Airport

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.

Humphrey Carter08/04/2025 12:27

Make sure UK travel documents are in order.

Make sure UK travel documents are in order.

Make sure UK travel documents are in order.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 03/04/2025

Make sure UK travel documents are in order.

Travelling

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.

Humphrey Carter03/04/2025 11:44

Mallorca is expecting a strong Easter holiday period.

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.

Humphrey Carter02/04/2025 12:18

Make sure your British passports are in order.

Make sure your British passports are in order.

Make sure your British passports are in order.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 20/03/2025

Non UK residents now have to take out a 10 pound visa to travel to Great Britain.

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

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.

Security is going to be tighter at EU airports for non EU members.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 25/02/2025

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.

UK nationals need to be up to speed with entry rules and regulations for Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 03/02/2025

UK nationals need to be up to speed with entry rules and regulations for Spain.

Travelling

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.

Humphrey Carter03/02/2025 10:52

Britons in Spain being urged to get the TIE card.

Latest headlines

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.

Humphrey Carter30/01/2025 12:07

The cost of getting into the UK could rise by 60 percent.

Airport

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.”

Humphrey Carter18/01/2025 10:46

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.

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.

British government 13/01/2025

Pressure to lift the new visitor regsitration scheme is not easing.

Pressure to lift the new visitor regsitration scheme is not easing.

Pressure to lift the new visitor regsitration scheme is not easing.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 09/01/2025