Once ETIAS launches, visa-exempt travellers will need an authorisation before their trip. But a successful application does not, on its own, guarantee that you will be let into Europe.
UK travellers crossing the French border could see waiting times more than double when the EU's digital Entry/Exit System arrives, according to a report by France's public finance watchdog. France has ordered hundreds of kiosks and tablets to register photos and fingerprints.
Americans planning a European trip will soon need more than a passport. The ETIAS travel authorisation will apply to US nationals and dozens of other visa-exempt travellers. Here is how to apply, what it asks for, and how long the authorisation lasts.
With misinformation circulating about ETIAS, it is worth being clear: the application asks for standard personal and travel details, but no health data and no biometrics such as fingerprints.
Misinformation about ETIAS has led many travellers to worry about handing over health records or fingerprints. The reality is simpler: the application asks for none of that. Here is what ETIAS actually requires and how the process works.
As European travel recovered from the pandemic, industry leaders gathered to tackle the biggest questions facing the sector — from digital visas and the smooth rollout of ETIAS and EES to sustainability and post-Brexit border friction.
ETIAS has attracted plenty of confusion before it has even gone live. Here we separate the facts from the most common misunderstandings, from where the authorisation applies to who has to pay for it.
As ETIAS approaches, a lot of confusion has built up around what it is, how long it lasts and who has to apply. Here we separate seven common myths from the official facts.
The EU has warned that dozens of unofficial ETIAS websites publish inaccurate information and sometimes collect travellers' personal data. The safest approach is to apply through the official site and recognise the europa.eu domain.
Dozens of unofficial ETIAS websites have appeared online, some carrying incorrect information, misusing the EU logo or already collecting travellers' personal data. Here is how to stay safe.