European ETIAS Travel Registration System Delayed Until 2025

Rolled out after Europe's new tech-driven Entry/Exit System, the ETIAS visa waiver program will require travelers from 60 visa-free countries, including the US, to register online and pay a fee about $8 for visiting 30 European countries; delays attributed to tech roadblocks.

• The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) has been delayed until mid-2025; it was initially set to roll out in 2023 and then was delayed to 2024. The delays are attributed to technological roadblocks.
• ETIAS requires travelers from 60 visa-free countries, including the U.S, to register online and pay a fee of about $8 (7 euros) before visiting 30 European countries that are part of the Schengen Area.
• The ETIAS system aligns with the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) in the United States. It is not a visa, but an authorization requirement designed to enhance international security.
• To apply for ETIAS, individuals need a valid passport, an email address, and a debit or credit card. The application processing time is expected to be up to 96 hours; in some cases, it might take up to four weeks.
• Once granted, ETIAS authorization is valid for three years or until the applicant's passport expires, whichever comes first. During this period, travelers can make multiple entries into participating European countries for short-term stays.

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