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As the 12 October launch of the six-month rollout of the EU’s entry-exit system (EES) approaches, a number of myths and misconceptions about what it really means for travellers have surfaced.
While some claim that non-EU travellers will need to prove their travel insurance, others believe that the EES is being implemented as punishment for Brexit.
But how much of the speculation is true and which claims are myths? We took a look at some of the most common misconceptions.
Myth: British travellers will need to prove their medical insurance
Recently, confusion has arisen as to whether non-EU travellers taking the Eurostar from the UK into the Schengen area will need proof of medical insurance.
From 12 October, passengers will need to scan their passports or other travel documents at dedicated kiosks at London St Pancras International station.
During the process, they will also be asked some questions related to their travel plans.
UK media originally reported that one of these questions would be "Do you have medical insurance?".
Eurostar has since confirmed to Euronews Travel that the last question regarding medical insurance is a translation error and should read 'travel insurance'.
The UK government has confirmed that travellers are not obliged to have medical insurance to enter the EU after th
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