Non-EU Tourists to Need New €20 Permit to Enter 30 European Countries
Non-EU travellers will soon need to pay a €20 fee to enter much of Europe under a new travel authorisation system set to be introduced in the coming years. The scheme, known as the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), will apply to visitors from visa-exempt, non-EU countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia. Before travelling, tourists will be required to complete an online application, provide personal information, answer security-related questions and pay the fee. The charge will be waived for children under 18 and adults over 70, although they will still need to apply for authorisation. Once approved, ETIAS will allow travellers to enter participating countries multiple times for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The system is expected to be introduced in late 2026, with a transitional period meaning it will not become mandatory until 2027. ETIAS will be required for travel to 30 European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland and France. It will also apply to Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Although Cyprus is not part...
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