Passports and visas

Make sure you travel with a valid passport and relevant visa so you can have an enjoyable trip.

United Kingdom


eVisa and ETA Requirements

The UK Government is transitioning to a fully digital immigration system.

Travellers who already hold a UK eVisa or UK resident status should ensure their passport details are up to date in their UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account before departure. Visitors who do not require a visa for short stays in the UK must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

From 25 February 2026, eligible visitors without a valid ETA will not be permitted to board flights to the UK.

For the latest information on UK eVisas and ETA requirements, please visit the official UK Government website here .

European Union


Entry/Exit System (EES)


The European Union has introduced the Entry/Exit System (EES), which replaces manual passport stamping at border control. The EES applies at EU/Schengen entry and exit points, except for the Republic of Ireland and Cyprus.

This includes EU/Schengen airports served by Cathay Pacific: Amsterdam (AMS), Barcelona (BCN), Brussels (BRU), Frankfurt (FRA), Madrid (MAD), Milan (MXP), Munich (MUC), Paris (CDG), Rome (FCO) and Zurich (ZRH)

Under EES:

  • non-EU passport holders travelling for short stays are required to register biometric data, including fingerprints and a facial image, when entering the EU/Schengen area for the first time after EES begins at their arrival airport. This may result in longer wait times at border control.

For more details on the Entry/Exit System and the latest implementation updates, please refer to the official EU EES information website here .