Delay to EU ETIAS introduction

[LittleSister]

Haven't yet seen this announcement mentioned on the forum (perhaps I've missed it).

Surprise, surprise, big complicated system with far reaching effects has its introduction delayed.

'The EU has delayed the introduction of a €7 visa-waiver form to enter its passport-free zone, meaning British travellers are unlikely to face the charge until 2024 at the earliest.

The European travel information and authorisation system (Etias), which applies to non-EU citizens from 60 countries that have visa-free travel with the EU, is now scheduled to start operating from November 2023. Travellers will then benefit from a six-month transition period while border authorities run information campaigns on the new requirements.'

Introduction of €7 visa-waiver forms for travellers to EU delayed

 

[st599]

They've separated ETIAS and EES rollout - which is sensible. EES still rolling out from later this year. (Which is probably the more problematic one for sailing)

Still no news on the dates for the UK's EES-alike roll out.

 

[mjcoon]

Ooh, I liked the bit about the €7 charge only applying to persons aged 18 - 70! A concession; amazing...

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Ooh, I liked the bit about the €7 charge only applying to persons aged 18 - 70! A concession; amazing...

But not a benefit ?

 

[Graham376]

Ooh, I liked the bit about the €7 charge only applying to persons aged 18 - 70! A concession; amazing...

Doesn't apply to those who also have residence in the EU either, I would say that's a benefit

 

[Bandit]

ETIAS was announced in 2016, so 8 years to roll out why not bring in a halfway house easy way before ETIAS arrives?

The EU has not realised who their real enemies are, they need to look to the east to the USSR that is being reborn, but without the socialist bit, theftocracy perhaps?

 

[LittleSister]

Doesn't apply to those who also have residence in the EU either . . .

No need to rub it in!

 

[michib]

Haven't yet seen this announcement mentioned on the forum (perhaps I've missed it).

Surprise, surprise, big complicated system with far reaching effects has its introduction delayed.

'The EU has delayed the introduction of a €7 visa-waiver form to enter its passport-free zone, meaning British travellers are unlikely to face the charge until 2024 at the earliest.

The European travel information and authorisation system (Etias), which applies to non-EU citizens from 60 countries that have visa-free travel with the EU, is now scheduled to start operating from November 2023. Travellers will then benefit from a six-month transition period while border authorities run information campaigns on the new requirements.'

Introduction of €7 visa-waiver forms for travellers to EU delayed

Seems that ETIAS will only be valid for short trips. If you want to stay for more than 90 days they’re saying you have to apply for a Shengen visa and pay even more than €7

 

[Graham376]

Seems that ETIAS will only be valid for short trips. If you want to stay for more than 90 days they’re saying you have to apply for a Shengen visa and pay even more than €7

Correct, ETIAS is merely to establish if you are of acceptable character to be allowed in, same as a similar scheme to visit USA.

 

[grumpy_o_g]

Given that my Passport renewal has cost £177 and a 2 hour drive to Newport on a working day, 7 Euros is neither here nor there for me frankly.

 

[GHA]

No need to rub it in!

That's nothing. Having 2 passports, one of which is pretty useless now but another one which says EU makes you brimming over with smugness ????

 

[Fr J Hackett]

That's nothing. Having 2 passports, one of which is pretty useless now but another one which says EU makes you brimming over with smugness ????

Yes it is rather comforting.