The introduction of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) can cause various challenges in the travel world. Travel experts warn that travelers as well as the travel industry and governments may be insufficiently prepared for the changes. In addition, the system also offers new business opportunities. The permit will come into effect from 2024 and is especially relevant for travelers from more than 60 countries who can travel to the EU visa-free.
Traveling to Europe will change from 2024 due to ETIAS
ETIAS, which stands for European Travel Information and Authorization System, is a new system that the European Union is setting up. The aim is to improve the safety of people traveling to and within Europe. This will mainly affect people who travel to Europe without needing a visa.
Introduction of ETIAS postponed again
The roll-out of the ETIAS system in Europe has been postponed to 2024. This means that the system will only be introduced in 2024 instead of November 2023, as originally planned. Etias is an electronic travel authorization for visitors to Europe who do not require a visa, with the aim of better monitoring who enters and leaves Europe.
EU postpones launch of ETIAS to November 2023
The European Union has postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) by another six months to November 2023.
Which nationalities must apply for an ETIAS travel authorization?
In 2022, the new ETIAS travel authorization for the Schengen area will be launched. The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a new online platform where travelers from third countries can apply for a travel authorisation. It is part of a plan to improve border security for the Schengen area.
EU: agreement to link ETIAS to EU databases
The Presidency of the Council and the representatives of the European Parliament have provisionally agreed on the rules linking the central ETIAS system to the relevant EU databases.