ETIAS latest (to be introduced after EES)

[turkeyfoot]

Hi
ETIAS will start operations in the last quarter of 2026.
No action is required from travellers at this point.

The European Union will inform about the specific date for the start of ETIAS several months prior to its launch.

https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

Geoff

[turkeyfoot]

Hi

Currently, plans are for holidaymakers from outside the bloc to pay €7 (£5.98) for an online permit when entering as part of the Etias scheme.

But the European Union is considering raising the price to help with repayments on a €350 billion (£299 billion) debt used to fund the post-Covid recovery
Etias is emerging as one of the most popular tax options ahead of budget proposals next month.
'A possible adjustment of the fee' is being considered, a European Commission spokesperson reported

Its said the  €7 fee is cheaper than the £16 charged to apply for the UK's version, the Electronic Travel Authorisation, or the $21 (£15.60) price of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization used by the US.

Geoff