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THE FOREIGN OFFICE HAS ISSUED ADVICE TO UK CITIZENS HOPING TO TRAVEL TO THE EU THIS YEAR REGARDING ENTRY RULES 14:26, 04 Jun 2025 The UK Foreign Office has issued advice to UK citizens

hoping to travel to the EU this year. Brits, particularly those over 18, are being urged to use the desks at border control ran by officers in Spain, instead of using the e-gates, where

possible. This comes after it was reported more UK residents may soon be able to use EU e-gates soon. The Foreign Office said: "If you’re aged 18 or over, and airport staff instruct you

to, you may be able to use e-gates when they are working. If you use an e-gate, make sure you get your passport stamped." Border officer will examine your entry and exit stamps to

ensure you have not overstayed your visit, due to Schengen Area rules. READ MORE: TENERIFE RUSHES TO 'CONTAIN' HARMFUL BUG AS UK TOURISTS FACE 'GROWING THREAT' Article

continues below Advice to travellers missing entry and exit stamps states individuals should provide evidence of when and where you left or entered the Schengen Area, with items such as

boarding passes useful tools for this. You should ask the guard present at the country you are in to add the date and area you visited to your passport. Holidaymakers are permitted to travel

to areas in this area, including Spain, visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. But, if you overstay this period you could be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to

three years. The only exception for this rule is if you have to extend your stay for "exceptional" reasons, including medical emergencies. READ MORE: 'NEW RULES' AT 11 UK

AIRPORTS WITH MILLIONS OF PASSENGERS SET TO BENEFIT Other pieces of Foreign Office information holidaymakers are being urged to follow include Schengen Area regulations surrounding passport

dates. Your passport's "date of issue" must be less than 10 years prior to the date you arrived at your destination, and for those who may have renewed a passport before

October 1, 2028, you should be aware there may be a risk that the date of issue is higher than the limit presented. It is important to be aware of "expiry date" restrictions also,

with Schengen rules stipulating this has to be at least three months after the date you plan to depart from the area. Article continues below The FCDO advises you check with your travel

provider that your passport and other travel documents meet the requirements necessary. If you believe your passport needs to be renewed this is something you should also think about. The

official body adds: "You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen."