How much is the new EU visa and who needs one?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukNext summer British holidaymakers travelling to Europe will face a €7 fee under long-delayed plans. The EU is expected to launch the European Travel Information and Authorisation Scheme (ETIAS) in mid-2025 impacting travel for millions.
It will mean citizens of 60 visa exempt countries - including the UK - will need to apply for travel authorisation before visiting 30 European countries.
They include tourist hotspots such as Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy. It will be similar to the ESTA visa waiver scheme Brits have to apply for when travelling to the United States.
The EU visa waiver will come with a €7 fee for everyone between 18 and 70-years-old - but will be free for under-18s and over-70s. READ MORE: Warning to UK tourists as Canary Islands issues red health alert The scheme has been in the pipeline for many years and was first planned to be operating in 2022 but has faced multiple delays.
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