US EditionThe EU Nearly Triples Entry Fee for Visitors, Before It Even Starts
EUROPEAN UNION, AUG 2 – The fee increase funds the European Travel Information and Authorization System to enhance border security and align with US and UK travel authorization costs, the European Commission said.
- Nearly tripling the entry fee, the EU announced it will raise the ETIAS fee from 7 to 20 euros before system implementation in 2025.
- The European Commission said rising inflation and operational costs drive the nearly tripled ETIAS fee to fund system development and align with US ESTA's $21.
- Starting late 2026, applicants must complete an online ETIAS form and pay the higher fee, which applies to non-EU nationals from visa-free countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan.
- For multi-country trip planners, higher entry fees could deter spontaneity and require planning ahead, the EU said, in the near future.
- Positioning itself as part of digitalization and modernization efforts, the EU states the fee hike aims to enhance border security and support long-term travel efficiency.
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