Etias travel permit delayed again – launch date removed from official website A 2026 launch for the travel permit is looking increasingly unlikely The Independent UK · Aug 13
Europe has officially delayed the roll out of the ETIAS travel permit indefinitely Europe’s long-delayed ETIAS travel permit has been pushed back yet again, leaving travellers in limbo over when they’ll need to apply – and pay. Euronews · Aug 12
ETIAS: After EES chaos, will Europe’s new €20 travel authorisation system be delayed? According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU is set to delay the launch of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until 2027. Euronews · Jul 8
New EU Entry-exit System Creates 'Nightmare' Lines with Flights Being missed Up and Down Europe. The new EES system has plunged European airports into chaos with long lines being reported and some countries delaying the introduction of EES until months later. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
EU entry-exit: What is the new border system set to cause bank holiday travel chaos? Exclusive: Mandatory facial biometrics and fingerprinting for all ‘third-country nationals’ have been quietly dropped by Brussels The Independent UK · Apr 7
When does the EES start? Key dates for British travellers to Europe IN FULL The Independent UK · Jan 7
EU finally sets start date for UK travellers’ entry-exit system as Etias visa price is trebled Exclusive: EES now set to begin on 12 October 2025 with completion by 9 April, and Etias fee has risen from €7 to €20 The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Do US Citizens Need a Visa for Europe? ETIAS is Coming in 2026 Americans will eventually need to apply for approval under ETIAS to travel to Europe, but the system has been repeatedly delayed. Kiplinger · Dec 31, 2024
Australian travellers could soon find it easier to go to the US but more complicated to enter Europe. Here’s why Everything you need to know about the US Global Entry visa program and changes to Europe’s Etias system The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2024
What is Etias and when will I need to apply for one when travelling to the EU? The online permit will cost €20 (£17) and is valid for three years The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024
What are the new EU fingerprint-check rules for UK travellers? Delay to biometrics system roll-out The Entry/Exit Scheme coming in will work alongside the new post-Brexit travel permit ETIAS Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023
Wait, do you need a visa to go to Europe now? The new ETIAS requirements, explained Starting in 2024, American passport holders traveling to 30 European countries will need to receive authorization to travel via the ETIAS, a long-awaited measure designed to prevent terrorism. WEKU · Jul 27, 2023
Do Americans Need a Visa for Europe? ETIAS is Coming Soon What you need to travel to Europe will be changing as the European Union will be requiring Americans to apply for ETIAS approval — but not in 2024. Kiplinger · Jul 26, 2023
ETIAS: US nationals will need a visa to travel to Europe in 2024 - Here’s everything you need to know Here’s how to apply for ETIAS travel authorisation The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023 Full list of European countries Scots will soon need new travel permit to visit From next year all Scots wanting a break in Europe will have to pay for a travel permit.
Wales Online · Jun 29, 2023 Every country you will need the new £6 travel pass to get into The post-Brexit travel rules for UK travellers will mean you need to apply for a travel document for countries including Spain, Italy and Greece
Liverpool Echo · Jun 29, 2023 What is the ETIAS? New travel permit cost and list of 30 countries affected British citizens will need an ETIAS to enter European countries such as Spain, Greece and Turkey
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2023 What is the ETIAS? New EU travel permit explained The new travel permit for Europe addresses security concerns around migration and terrorism
The New Daily · Jun 25, 2023 Australians faced with new European entry requirements Australians are lucky enough not to need a visa for to visit Europe for a getaway – but soon, we will need to apply for visa waivers.
Glasgow Live · Jun 25, 2023 Glasgow holidaymakers set to pay EU travel permit for Spain, France, Italy and Turkey Those jetting off to the European countries for a holiday could be banned from entering if they don't have the right documentation as a €7 travel permit could be introduced next year.
Chronicle Live · Jun 24, 2023 New EU travel permit which you will soon need to enter Spain, Italy, France and other countries The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be implemented in 2024 - here are more details about the permit
Belfast Live · Mar 1, 2023 UK travel: Visa waiver plans for holidaymakers entering European countries delayed to 2024 The application fee for the visa waiver is set to be €7
Chronicle Live · Feb 27, 2023 Holiday boost for Brits as new visa fee for travelling in EU is delayed When the scheme launches, people from outside EU countries and wider Schengen area will have to register online and pay for a three-year permit
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023 Holidays boost for Brits as new visa fee for visiting EU gets quietly delayed again When the European Union's Etias scheme is fully functional, people from outside the 27 EU countries and wider Schengen area will have to register online and pay for a three year permit
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 Europe’s Etias ‘e-visa’ postponed again to 2024 after pushback from EU member states Exclusive: European Union originally intended Etias system would be running in 2021 but countries have warned about long border delays