Travelling to Europe soon? Read this first.

Europe is changing how Canadians enter the Schengen Zone — and it’s going to impact your trip.

✈️ EES is already rolling out
No more passport stamps. Expect biometrics (fingerprints + facial recognition) at your first European entry point.

📍 Key detail most people miss:
It happens at your first airport in Europe — not your final destination.

🕒 This means one thing:
You need more time.

If you’re connecting through hubs like Frankfurt, Paris, or Amsterdam…
👉 plan MINIMUM 3 hours

Because:

  • Border processing takes longer
  • Lines will build
  • Delays = missed connections

🔜 ETIAS is coming next (late 2026)
A simple online pre-travel authorization (like ESTA for the U.S.)

My approach?
I plan for reality — not best case.

No missed connections.
No unnecessary stress.
Just a smoother start to your trip.

👉 DM me ITALY if Europe is on your radar.