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European commission wants increase travel:
Called Etias. Nevertheless, this digital travel authorization will apply to nationals of around sixty countries exempt from short stay visas to go to Europe, such as Brazil, the United States or the United Kingdom.
The European Union has lagged behind to launch this new authorization. Moreover, which must be accompanied by an automated border control system. Its implementation is now expected in the last quarter of 2026.
In 2018, the Commission had planned costs of 7 euros for this future digital document. But she now intends to raise the sum to 20 euros, due to “inflation and operational costs“says the European executive.
Member States and the European Parliament will examine this increase. The EU says it lines up with the costs applied in other countries.
The British equivalent, known as ETA, costs 16 pounds Sterling (18.5 euros) and it is necessary european commission wants increase travel to pay $ 21 (18 euros) for the ESTA permit in the United States. For the EU, applicants under the age of 18 or over 70 will be exempt from costs.
The ETIAS system will allow you to enter the European Union (except in Ireland). as well as in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland.
This travel authorization will be of a maximum duration of 90 days and valid for three years.
The announcement comes at a time when the European Union is looking for new budgetary resources.
european commission wants increase travel — European commission wants increase travel: Called Etias. this digital travel authorization will apply to nationals of around sixty countries exempt from short stay visas to go to Europe, such as Brazil, the United States or the United Kingdom. The European Union has lagged behind.
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