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Lucy Farrell

Europe's travel visa scheme is delayed again until next year

A visa waiver that was due to launch for British tourists visiting some European countries has been put off until 2024.

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) was initially set to come into force in November 2023, according to SchengenVisaInfo.com. Now pushed back again, officials have not given an exact date for the system but said it will be "launched very soon".

Once enforced, the online screening process will have to be completed by residents aged 18-70 of over 60 nations who can travel to the 27 EU Schengen Zone countries visa-free. The EU Commission has said the rescheduling is mainly down to technical issues and preparation delays from Member States.

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