Passport Alone Won't Cut It: US Sounds Alarm as Europe Locks In ETIAS
American officials are warning that a passport alone is no longer enough to fly abroad, just as the EU pins down a late-2026 start for its ETIAS travel authorisation.
American officials are warning that a passport alone is no longer enough to fly abroad, just as the EU pins down a late-2026 start for its ETIAS travel authorisation.
The US State Department has set out clear guidance for Americans travelling to Europe, covering the EU's new Entry/Exit System, the upcoming ETIAS, the UK ETA and core Schengen entry rules. Here is what it says.
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.