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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

Britons travelling to Europe told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver

European entry-exit system kiosks with digital touchscreens and biometric scanners
European entry-exit system kiosks with digital touchscreens and biometric scanners at Palma airport in Mallorca, Spain. Photograph: Hugh Williamson/Alamy

Britons travelling to Europe have told not to apply for an Etias visa waiver, with more than 150 websites touting the service despite its introduction being delayed.

Non-EU citizens, including UK travellers and those from other visa-exempt countries including the US, Australia and Canada, will soon need to pay €20 (£17) for an electronic waiver to enter the Schengen zone under the European travel information and authorisation system (Etias).

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