New regulations are now in force for UK motorhome owners and drivers, with fresh restrictions impacting travel to the European Union. Further amendments to EU law are slated for implementation next year, with the new Entry/Exit System introduced on 12 October potentially barring drivers from entering the EU if not adhered to.Mark Sheppard, senior trading manager at Safeguard, has cautioned that anyone taking their vehicle to the EU from 12 October for up to 90 days within a 180-day period would be affected. Mr Sheppard further commented: « 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 spokesperson for the Labour Party government stated: « 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. »

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New regulations are now in force for UK motorhome owners and drivers, with fresh restrictions impacting travel to the European Union. Further amendments to EU law are slated for implementation next year, with the new Entry/Exit System introduced on 12 October potentially barring drivers from entering the EU if not adhered to.Mark Sheppard, senior trading manager at Safeguard, has cautioned that anyone taking their vehicle to the EU from 12 October for up to 90 days within a 180-day period would be affected. Mr Sheppard further commented: "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 spokesperson for the Labour Party government stated: "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."