The EU's ETIAS travel authorization fee will increase to €20, reflecting inflation and operational cost increases. The system applies to tourists from non-EU countries visiting the Schengen area, requiring online applications that include personal information. Exemptions are in place for those under 18 or over 70, as well as family members of EU citizens. The ETIAS is projected to become operational in the last quarter of 2026, aligning its costs with similar international travel authorizations such as the UK's ETA and the US's ESTA.
The fee for the EU's ETIAS travel authorization will be €20, not €7, due to inflation and increased operational costs.
ETIAS will apply to tourists entering Europe from non-EU or Schengen countries, requiring an online application for travel authorization.
Non-EU nationals traveling to the Schengen area without a visa must provide personal information and pay a fee for a three-year authorization.
The ETIAS is expected to become operational in the last quarter of 2026, with fees adjusted to match similar programs like the UK ETA and the US ESTA.
Collection
[
|
...
]