Britons Travelling to Europe Told Not to Apply for Delayed Etias Visa Waiver
Abta advice comes as more than 150 websites offer service of securing entry to Schengen zone
TL;DR
- The Etias visa waiver for non-EU citizens entering the Schengen zone is delayed and cannot be applied for.
- Over 150 unofficial websites are already offering Etias services, posing risks of data theft and high fees.
- The official application process for Etias is not yet live, and travellers should only use the single official website when it becomes available.
- The introduction of Etias is linked to the EU's Entry-Exit System (EES), which has also faced postponements and technical issues.
- Awareness of Etias requirements among UK travellers has increased, but definitive application details remain unavailable.
- The cost for Etias is set at €20, with exemptions for those under 18 and over 70.