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Nottingham Post
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Karen Antcliff & Christopher Harper

UK travellers pay £6 extra to fly to 30 countries in 2023 including Spain, France, Italy and Germany

Major changes are set to hit UK travellers this year and the shake up will hit the jet set in their pockets. The warning comes as reports emerge that Brits will have to pay more if travelling to one of 30 countries listed as requiring an additional document.

From the end of 2023, UK travellers looking to go to certain countries will need to get a ETIAS visa. The changes mean an extra £6.20 will be added to the cost of travel.

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be a mandatory requirement for many travellers going to Schengen States, reported Birmingham Live. They include countries like Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Italy and more. Travellers will need to fill in an online application form via the official ETIAS website or the mobile app. It will cost 7 Euros or £6.20 to complete. Applications will take up to four days but the European Union claims it could be sorted "within minutes".

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In order to get one, you will need to have your travel document, such as a passport, and payment card at hand when applying. You will receive a confirmation email which will include your unique ETIAS application number. Once processed, you will receive another email informing you of its outcome.

It will be valid for three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. And allow entry into 30 countries. They are:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Croatia
  • the Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • the Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

Plus, three other EU countries

  • Cyprus
  • Bulgaria
  • Romania

Family members of EU citizens or of non-EU nationals who have the right to move freely throughout the EU will be exempt.

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