Our school, college, university and music groups’ health and safety are our number one priority. As such, we support the Travel Aware campaign, which provides Group Leaders and their students with information and additional guidance while abroad.
Follow this guidance from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to ensure your school trip runs smoothly.
On 12th October 2025, the European Union introduced a new digital border system that changed requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area.
You can find out more about the EU Entry/Exit System on the Government’s website.
For information about applying for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) for travel to and via the United States, please check the following:
If you have any questions or need further advice, please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to assist you.
Contact our school trip specialists on 01273 244 572, or request a quote below.
From 12 October 2025, EES introduced biometric checks (facial image and fingerprints) at EU borders, replacing passport stamping for non-EU travellers.
Implementation timelines may change. Please check EES and the FCDO advice for your destination, and speak to your Tour Coordinator if you have any questions.
Yes. Longer queues are possible, and educational groups are not exempt.
Entry requirements vary depending on nationality. Travellers should check the rules for their destination and also confirm re‑entry requirements for the UK on the UK Government website.
Passport requirements depend on your destination. British passport holders should check the relevant FCDO guidance. Other passport holders will need to confirm requirements with the appropriate embassy.
