Monday, August 19, 2024 Starting in 2025, British travelers heading to Europe will need to obtain a new travel document called the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). This new requirement will apply to visa-exempt nationals traveling to any of 30 European countries. European Travel Information and Authorisation System is an electronic travel authorization linked to your passport, valid for up to three years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Travelers will need to apply for European Travel Information and Authorisation System in advance of their trips, as it will be required for entry into the participating countries. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System system is scheduled to launch in the first half of 2025. The exact date is yet to be confirmed, but the official European Union website advises travelers to keep an eye out for updates later this year and to apply for European Travel Information and Authorisation System well ahead of their planned travel dates.
The 30 European countries that will require European Travel Information and Authorisation System include: With a valid European Travel Information and Authorisation System, travelers can enter these countries for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. However, European Travel Information and Authorisation System does not guarantee entry; border officials will still have the final say. Travelers can apply for European Travel Information a.