11/08/2023
*News about the ETIAS visa requirements*
Basically still no date for when it starts
€7 per adult
Last for 3 years.
From early 2024 British travellers will be required to have an ETIAS visa waiver to enter the Schengen Area.
The scheme has been delayed a few times and has been pushed to 2024 but an exact date hasn't been given.
There will be an online form asking some security questions and results should be pretty speedy.
The rules for the amount of time you can spend in the Schengen Area will remain exactly the same as they are now - an allowance of 90 days in the Schengen Area within a 180-day period.
If you want to stay more than 90 days, you will need a different visa entirely. Check the Gov.uk page for the latest travel info.
Do I need to pay the fee every time I enter a Schengen Area country?
No, the visa waver fee lasts for three years, so you will only need to pay again once it expires, or if you get a new passport.
Who does the fee apply to?
The fee only applies to adults aged 18+, those under 18 do not have to pay any fees.
When will the fee start?
The scheme is due to begin early 2024
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