ETIAS to come into force in 2021

THE WTTC congratulates the EU on the adoption of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), a pre-authorisation system which allows the EU to know who is entering the EU, from where and if they pose a risk to EU security. When ETIAS comes into operation, all visa-exempt third-country nationals who plan to travel to the Schengen area will have to apply for pre-travel authorisation. The aim of this is to ease travel to the EU and simplify border checks. 

ETIAS will be free for under 18s and over 70s and 7 euros for all other travellers. Applying for ETIAS requires no more than a travel document, credit card and access to internet. A vast majority of applicants will receive a positive reply within minutes. If additional information, documentation or an interview would be needed, different possibilities will be offered taking into account the situation of the traveller.

The new system was adopted on the 5th July at the European Parliament Plenary in Strasbourg and is expected to come into operation in 2021.



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