US EditionBrits Face 20 Euro Fee to Enter Spain, France and Greece Amid Rule Change
EUROPEAN UNION SCHENGEN AREA, JUL 21 – The EU aims to fund enhanced border security and digital screening by tripling the ETIAS fee to €20, affecting 1.4 billion travelers from visa-exempt countries by late 2026.
- Starting in the final quarter of 2026, UK and other non-EU travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter 30 European countries, including Spain, France, and Italy.
- Implementation of the ETIAS scheme has faced multiple delays, and applying for it will become mandatory in 2027 after an initial grace period.
- The ETIAS authorization allows visa-exempt travelers short-term visits of up to 90 days within any 180-day period, with exemptions for those under 18 and over 70 years old.
- Originally priced at 7 euros, the ETIAS fee will nearly triple to 20 euros per eligible traveler, aligning with fees for similar systems like the UK’s ETA and US ESTA.
- Applications should process almost immediately, but errors such as invalid passports or security risks can lead to refusal, with an option to appeal available.
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