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Lottie Gibbons

What is the ETIAS? New travel permit cost and list of 30 countries affected

New requirements for people in the United Kingdom to travel to Europe will be introduced in 2024.

British citizens will be required to register for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) to enter participating European countries - whether it be for business or tourism. Starting in 2024, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries will be affected.

What is the ETIAS and when will it come into force?

ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to a select 30 European countries. With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

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People from the United Kingdom will have to complete ETIAS application in 2024 prior to travel by air, sea or overland or transiting in Europe en route to other destinations.

How to apply for an ETIAS and how much it costs

You can fill out the application form using either ETIAS website or the ETIAS mobile application. It costs seven euros. Anyone travelling from the UK should complete their ETIAS application 96 hours prior to their departure date.

The authorisation is sent by email in the form of a PDF document. The ETIAS is stored electronically against the passport.

What countries will require an ETIAS?

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

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