Those from the UK who are travelling to the EU next year are being warned of a new change.
There is set to be post-Brexit charge to enter countries including Spain and France which is expected to be introduced in November 2023.
A fee of around £6 (€7) will be charged for those from the UK to visit the Schengen Area, Europe’s passport-free zone.
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UK passport-holders will need to apply for the authorisation through ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation Scheme). This will need to be done before travelling and will allow travel to the Schengen Area with this authorisation instead of a full visa.
Which? has issued some advice on this new change. A warning has been issued regarding the expected fee, reports Liverpool Echo.
Guy Hobbs, Editor of Which? Travel said: "If you’re planning a holiday to a European hotspot from November next year, you’ll likely need an Etias travel authorisation. UK passport holders will be able to get theirs by completing an online application form and it will give them travel access to 30 countries for three years.
"It’s not currently possible to register for Etias, so be wary of third-party sites offering to do the legwork for you, and remember that the expected fee should be €7 when the scheme goes live."
It will be valid for three years or until your passport expires. When the system is live, find out more info HERE.
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