Everything you need to know about ETIAS: the travel authorization that will soon be mandatory for travel to Europe. Prepare and stay informed.
ETIAS postponed again now until mid-2025
The European Union has once again postponed the launch of its European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). This has been confirmed by sources within the EU. The new release date is now said to have been pushed back to May 2025.
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.
Visa-free travel is best done with a Japanese passport
According to the VisaGuide Passport Index, by 2023, the Japanese, Singaporean and Italian passports will be the most powerful passports in the world. These passports allow holders to travel most easily without having to apply for a visa first. The Dutch passport scores 19th place.
What types of visas are there for the Netherlands?
If you travel to the Netherlands from outside the EU, there is a chance that you will need a visa. Whether you need a visa depends, among other things, on your nationality, destination and length of stay.