UK nationals will need to apply for a ETIAS travel authorisation to enter a number of European countries from later this year.
This is expected to come into force in November 2023.
The application fee for the visa waiver is set to be €7 but travellers under the age of 18 or over the age of 70 are exempt from the payment.
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The EU's ETIAS website says: "UK nationals are required to have a valid ETIAS travel authorisation if they travel to any of the European countries requiring ETIAS for a short-term stay (90 days in any 180-day period).
"UK nationals who wish to stay longer must meet the entry requirements in accordance with national or EU migration law, such as holding a visa or residence permit."
There are ETIAS exemptions for UK nationals who are beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement.
It adds: "For more information, please check this website."
The European countries this rule will apply to:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Micro-states
It is reported by Schengen Visa Info that ETIAS is also required if you want to visit these micro-states:
- Andorra
- Monaco
- San Marino
- Vatican City
ETIAS is expected to be launched from November 2023. For more info, CLICK HERE.
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