New rules for motorhome and campervan owners come into effect next month, when travelling to the European Union. Motorists are warned that anyone who fails to comply with the new Entry/Exit System (EES) could be barred entry to the EU.

The new border checks will affect those taking their vehicle to the EU from Sunday, October 12 for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Further changes to EU law are set to be introduced next year.

Mark Sheppard, senior trading manager at Safeguard, said: « Looking further ahead, UK citizens will also need to hold a valid European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) travel authorisation, although this is not intended to be introduced until the last quarter of 2026. »In anticipation of these changes, a Labour Party government spokesperson said: « While EES checks will be a significant change to the EU border, we are in constant and close dialogue with our European partners to try and minimise the impact on the British public.

« While we have done everything we can to ensure the required infrastructure is in place, anyone who is planning a trip to the European mainland once these checks are introduced will still need to allow more time for their journey as the new EU systems bed in.  »

European countries using EES will phase in the new system over six months to minimise disruption, particularly during peak periods. This means ports may have varying requirements until April 2026, reports Birmingham Live.

Travellers heading to Europe via the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International will have the checks carried out at the border prior to their departure from the UK.

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New rules for motorhome and campervan owners come into effect next month, when travelling to the European Union. Motorists are warned that anyone who fails to comply with the new Entry/Exit System (EES) could be barred entry to the EU. The new border checks will affect those taking their vehicle to the EU from Sunday, October 12 for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Further changes to EU law are set to be introduced next year. Mark Sheppard, senior trading manager at Safeguard, said: "Looking further ahead, UK citizens will also need to hold a valid European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) travel authorisation, although this is not intended to be introduced until the last quarter of 2026." In anticipation of these changes, a Labour Party government spokesperson said: "While EES checks will be a significant change to the EU border, we are in constant and close dialogue with our European partners to try and minimise the impact on the British public. "While we have done everything we can to ensure the required infrastructure is in place, anyone who is planning a trip to the European mainland once these checks are introduced will still need to allow more time for their journey as the new EU systems bed in. " European countries using EES will phase in the new system over six months to minimise disruption, particularly during peak periods. This means ports may have varying requirements until April 2026, reports Birmingham Live. Travellers heading to Europe via the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International will have the checks carried out at the border prior to their departure from the UK.