A warning has been issued to those from the UK who are travelling to the EU in the next 12 months.
There is set to be a post-Brexit charge to enter countries like Spain and France, to be introduced in November next year, reports Belfast Live. A fee of approximately £6 (€7) will be charged to UK residents who plan to visit the Schengen Area - Europe's passport-free zone. Only adults over 18 will be required to pay the fee, and those under the age of 18 won’t need to, according to Schengen Visa Information.
UK passport-holders will need to apply for the authorisation through ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation Scheme). This is required before travelling, and will allow people to go to the Schengen Area with this authorisation instead of a full visa.
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Which? has issued some advice on this new change. Guy Hobbs, Editor of Which? Travel said: "If you’re planning a holiday to a European hotspot from November next year, you’ll likely need an Etias travel authorisation.
"UK passport holders will be able to get theirs by completing an online application form and it will give them travel access to 30 countries for three years.
"It’s not currently possible to register for Etias, so be wary of third-party sites offering to do the legwork for you, and remember that the expected fee should be €7 when the scheme goes live."
This fee will be valid for three years, or until your passport expires. The system will go live by November 2023.
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