The summer holiday season is now coming to a close, but some sun-seekers will already be thinking about next year's travel plans to give them something to look forward to during the cold, wet British winter. Major travel changes being introduced in the EU over the coming months will affect UK tourists planning trips to countries like Spain and Greece next summer. Two new systems are being introduced which will require holidaymakers to obtain a permit before travelling to Europe and change the border control process once they get there.
Read more: Spain introduces new ban for 9 hours per day and warns UK tourists 'it could get worse' Some destinations are also increasing their tourist taxes or introducing new charges that certain visitors will have to pay. See below for a round-up of the changing travel rules that Brits should know about if they plan on booking trips to Spain and Greece next summer. Entry/Exit System The EU is replacing its current process of manually stamping passports on entry and exit with an electronic system.
The new Entry/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out in 29 European countries. It's expected to launch on November 10 this year, though concerns have been raised that some countries may not be ready in time. The system is designed to keep a better track of overstayers and eventually speed up the passport control process, though the UK government has warned that there may be longer queues at airports and ports like Dover, the Eurotunnel and St Pancras .
