NEW ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR EUROPE Effective early 2025

1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries are required to have a travel authorization to enter 30 European countries for a short stay.

ETIAS stands for " European Travel Information and Authorization System". It is an Entry/Exit system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay in 29 European countries.  

With a valid ETIAS travel authorization, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport and other documents and verify that you meet the entry conditions. 

Estimated to start the first half of 2025.

1. The Entry/Exit System modernizes the management of the EU’s external borders, gradually improving the experience for travelers.
2. It identifies overstayers and provides reliable data on entries, exits, and refusals of entry.
3. This system will effectively combat identity fraud by collecting biometric data.
4. Security within the EU will be strengthened thanks to improved border checks, use of electronic records and biometric data.
5. The EES promotes real-time information sharing, ensuring that border authorities across the EU have the right information at the right time.

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