Travellers to Europe need ETIAS from start of 2024

Starting in 2024, the European Commission will roll out a US-style electronic travel authorisation system for visitors from countries that are currently not part of the EU, which includes all of the UK and Northern Ireland

ETIAS stands for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. The system will check the security credentials and charge a fee to travellers visiting EU member countries for business, tourism, medical or transit purposes.

Travellers who currently visit Europe visa-free are able to enter EU and Schengen member countries cost-free and without any digital security screening prior to their arrival to Europe. These visitors have been granted visa-free access to the EU and Schengen member countries through virtue of their good track record on security issues and, thus, have not been deemed as a threat to EU security.

However, the EU said it is wanting to strengthen its border security as well as digitally screen and track travellers entering and leaving EU countries.

ETIAS is not a visa, and is more accurately referred to as a visa-waiver. The ETIAS, like the ESTA, is a travel authorisation for travellers not requiring a visa to visit Europe. Under the ETIAS, these visitors will undergo additional security checks prior to being permitted to enter the EU. The ETIAS will be mandatory.

The new ETIAS will allow entry into and travel within the EU for up to 90 days within a 180-day period and will be valid for three years. The ETIAS is planned to end the need for passport stamps at the entry and exit points of EU countries, meaning, in theory, reduced border waiting times.

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