The European Commission has confirmed that the ETIAS application fee will be EUR 20, up from the EUR 7 originally planned. Here is what is behind the change and what it means for visa-free travellers.
Once ETIAS is in force, you will be able to ask a travel agent, friend or relative to complete and submit the application for you. Before you do, there are a few practical safeguards worth keeping in mind.
When ETIAS begins, you will be able to ask a travel agent, friend or relative to fill out and submit your application. Before you do, here are three things to keep in mind to stay safe and avoid overpaying.
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.
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.
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.