Straight answer

Do I need a visa for Europe?

For a holiday of up to 90 days in any 180, no visa. Two changes are worth knowing about. The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) now registers you digitally at the border, with fingerprints and a photo on first entry, so allow a little extra time. ETIAS, a paid online travel authorisation similar to the American ESTA, has been announced but at the time of writing (September 2026) is not yet in force. We tell every client the current position when they book, and the official source is gov.uk.