Europe to Introduce ETIAS Authorization for Non-EU Travelers in Early 2025

By Ivan PetrenkoSep 8, 2024 14:30 PMNews
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Non-EU travelers will require ETIAS authorization to enter Europe starting in 2025. Source: unsplash

Starting in early 2025, non-EU travelers, including British tourists, will need authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) to visit Europe. ETIAS will require visitors to complete an online application, provide personal information, answer security questions, and pay a €7 fee. The authorization will be linked to the traveler’s passport and valid for up to three years. This change comes alongside the EU’s new Entry/Exit Scheme, which began in November 2024, impacting non-EU travelers.

Although some travelers initially found the added steps inconvenient, the new requirements haven’t deterred most British tourists. Popular destinations like Spain continue to see strong visitor numbers. A travel expert noted that while there is an extra layer of paperwork, it hasn’t discouraged tourists, who largely view these steps as necessary to ensure security across the Schengen Area.

In addition to the ETIAS launch, the EU has already implemented adjustments to visa fees as part of its broader effort to strengthen border security. The Schengen visa fees were increased from €40 to €45, following a European Commission review. The fee adjustment was designed to align visa costs with inflation and other economic factors, whilst preserving effective admission procedures into the Schengen Zone.

For nations that have shown inadequate collaboration with the EU on the repatriation of individuals deported from member countries, visa charges have likewise escalated. The price went up from €120 to €135, and in certain instances, to as much as €180. These measures were introduced to encourage greater cooperation on migration management and help the EU better control border security. Despite these changes, visa extension fees remain fixed at €30.

The introduction of ETIAS and the Entry/Exit Scheme, along with recent fee adjustments, underscores the EU’s commitment to enhancing security and managing migration efficiently. While these new requirements may have felt burdensome to some travelers at first, they are now accepted as part of the process. For most tourists, Europe remains a top destination, with the additional measures having little impact on their travel plans.

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