Electronic authorisation required for EU travel from 2025

[AIRwin]

November 2023

 

[AIRwin]

November 2023

"Starting from 2024":

What is ETIAS

The rules of travel to Europe have changed. Starting in the first half of 2025, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries are required to have a travel authorisation to enter most European countries.

travel-europe.europa.eu

 

[AIRwin]

"Starting from 2024"

Europe’s Etias ‘e-visa’ postponed again to 2024

Exclusive: European Union originally intended Etias system would be running in 2021 but countries have warned about long border delays

www.independent.co.uk

 

[AIRwin]

"Starting from 2024":

What is ETIAS

The rules of travel to Europe have changed. Starting in the first half of 2025, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries are required to have a travel authorisation to enter most European countries.

travel-europe.europa.eu

Starting date will be announced later this year:

Key differences between ETIAS and the EES

The European Union is preparing for the launch of two new border management initiatives: the European Travel Information and Authorisation System and the Entry/Exit Systems. How are these two systems different?

travel-europe.europa.eu

 

[AIRwin]

Starting date will be announced later this year:

Key differences between ETIAS and the EES

The European Union is preparing for the launch of two new border management initiatives: the European Travel Information and Authorisation System and the Entry/Exit Systems. How are these two systems different?

travel-europe.europa.eu

Postponed to mid-2025:

ETIAS

Official EU website on ETIAS, the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries. Applications should be filled in this website from mid-2025.

travel-europe.europa.eu

 

[kpc]

Postponed to mid-2025:

ETIAS

Official EU website on ETIAS, the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries. Applications should be filled in this website from mid-2025.

travel-europe.europa.eu

The longer the delay to the start date, the better imo!

 

[clifford]

Yes indeed. But apart from the minor cost, it won't have much impact on me.

With both Australian and UK passports I could (if I wanted to, but I don't) legally stay in Europe permanently (with a minor cross border trip every 3 months).

However, I do strongly feel that Australia should charge a token amount (eg $20) for issuing it's ETA's. The argument that it might put prospective visitors off is nonsense. If you're going to spend $000's on your ticket you're not going to worry about an extra $20.

 

[OZDUCK]

Yes indeed. But apart from the minor cost, it won't have much impact on me.

With both Australian and UK passports I could (if I wanted to, but I don't) legally stay in Europe permanently (with a minor cross border trip every 3 months).

However, I do strongly feel that Australia should charge a token amount (eg $20) for issuing it's ETA's. The argument that it might put prospective visitors off is nonsense. If you're going to spend $000's on your ticket you're not going to worry about an extra $20.

I thought that there already is a $20 fee?

 

[LondonAussie]

The longer the delay to the start date, the better imo!

Not necessarily, as it could speed up processing at the EU border and allow use of the e-Gates. Currently non-EU passport holders need to queue to get a stamp.

I thought that there already is a $20 fee?

That's correct. Australia charges $20 AUD

 

[kpc]

Not necessarily, as it could speed up processing at the EU border and allow use of the e-Gates. Currently non-EU passport holders need to queue to get a stamp

If, and a big if, ETIAS allowed use of e Gates that would be great but I wouldn't hold my breath....

 

[serfty]

That's correct. Australia charges $20 AUD

Not to mention the Australian Departure Tax (Passenger Movement Charge) - going up to AUD70 next July.

 

[Himeno]

How many times has the EU delayed this now?

Continue to delay forever please

 

[SCM]

The longer these stupid initiatives get delayed the better. I hate that the world is becoming more closed, "visa free" and "visa on arrival" no longer mean what they used to, and you need to look up every country and figure out what weird nonsense they require you to do before showing up.

 

[AIRwin]

May 2025?

British holidaymakers face €7 EU visa waiver next summer - BBC News

Travellers will have to pay €7 for a visa waiver every three years or until their passport expires.

www.bbc.com

 

[clifford]

I think you'll need to worry about the repercussions before that...

What will the EU’s new entry-exit system mean for British travellers?

Under the entry-exit system, from 10 November 2024 British travellers to the Schengen Area can expect to be fingerprinted and provide a facial biometric

www.independent.co.uk

 

[kpc]

Current start date is May 2025 just after my next European trip in Merch /April 2025.

 

[ayebee]

planning (& prepaid a lot for) a Europe visit in Feb/ March 2025, so went and had a look at the website ...
A little alarmed when the FAQ section says you should apply for the ETIAS before booking tickets, hotels etc, and then that it will come into operation "sometime in mid-2025".

Typical government shoulder shrug can be anticipated when they announce the actual implementation date which will put the wind up a lot of prospective tourists.

 

[Cynicor]

Luckily nothing happens fast in Japan. 2030 mooted, likely 2032 then or later

 

[kpc]

Next: Japan

Japan set to introduce new entry system for foreign tourists

Traveling to Japan as a tourist has been a breeze for visitors from 71 visa-exempt countries and regions, as there’s no requirement to obtain a short-stay visa at a local embassy prior to travel. However, that’s all set to change in the future, as the Japanese government has announced plans to…

japantoday.com

Not for a while yet...."The government aims to allocate research costs for JESTA in next year’s budget, with plans for it to be in place by 2030"