Britons travelling to Europe told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver
Summary
Britons and travellers from other visa-exempt countries like the US, Australia, and Canada should not apply yet for the new Etias electronic visa waiver to enter Europe. The system’s launch has been delayed due to ongoing issues with the EU’s border entry-exit system, and only one official website will be used once it is active.Key Facts
- Etias is a new electronic visa waiver that will cost €20 for entry into the Schengen area for some travellers.
- The system was planned to start soon after the EU’s entry-exit system (EES), but both have been repeatedly postponed.
- Many unofficial websites (over 150) currently offer Etias applications, but only one official site will be valid.
- Applying early through unofficial sites can lead to data theft and high fees.
- People over 70 or under 18 will not have to pay the €20 fee.
- The EU border agency Frontex has warned about fake websites posing risks of fraud.
- The entry-exit system (EES) is functioning, but authorities are allowed to delay full checks to avoid long queues.
- About half of European visitors faced immigration checks, with most waiting less than 30 minutes in line.
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