Content cannot be displayed without consent“Passengers on Eurostar at London St Pancras International will be asked whether they have sufficient cash, accommodation booked, a return ticket and medical insurance. EES refers to the EU Entry/Exit System, an automated digital border system launching on October 12, 2025. France is the only Schengen nation that insists travellers have medical insurance, and the demand will be explicit for Eurostar passengers from 12 October. Article continues below“Medical insurance will not be a mandatory requirement for UK citizens travelling to the EU under EES. However, we strongly recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance, including medical cover, before travelling abroad.”