Fresh motorhome regulations come into effect for campervan owners and drivers from next month. British motorists are facing new restrictions when journeying to the European Union from next month.Additional EU law modifications will be rolled out next year. Drivers risk being denied entry to the European Union if they fail to adhere to the new Entry/Exit System, which is scheduled to launch on October 12.Mark Sheppard, senior trading manager at Safeguard, said anyone taking their vehicle to the EU from October 12 for up to 90 days within a 180-day period would be affected. Mr Sheppard added: « 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. »A Labour Party government spokesperson said ahead of the shake-up coming within the next few weeks: « 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. », reports Birmingham Live
« 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 nations implementing the EES will gradually introduce this new system over a six-month period, indicating that different ports may have diverse requirements until April 2026. This approach should facilitate a smooth transition that minimises disruption, especially during peak times.
For those travelling via the Port of Dover, the Eurotunnel at Folkestone or the Eurostar at St Pancras International, the process will be carried out at the border prior to their departure from the UK.
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