British holidaymakers will soon be denied entry into the EU unless they obtain a visa
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) marks another hurdles to be surmounted by UK residents post-Brexit.
The ETIAS permit is being issued under the electronic system which is designed to keep track of visitors who do not need a visa to enter the Schengen Zone, but who also do not have freedom of movement. It will apply to roughly 1.4 billion people from across 60 visa-exempt countries and gives UK citizens the right to stay in Europe for up to 90 days within a 18-day period. The system, which is set to launch in 2024, will function in the same way as the American ESTA (Electronic System For Travel Authorisation) and applicants for the ETIAS will undergo detailed checks to ensure they are eligible to travel to the EU. Travelers over the age of 18 will be required to purchase the permit and show it upon arrival at their destination or they will be denied entry.
The permit will cost £6 (€7), is valid for three years and is eligible to be used on multiple visits during that period.
