ETIAS will apply to non-EU travellers from visa-free countries visiting the EU for short stays. That includes countries like Canada, the United States and Britain. It allows travellers to visit any of the 27 member states of the EU, except Ireland, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. While the increased travel permit fee might not impact everyone, it is still a significant change.

The three-year travel permit is beneficial for frequent travellers and will be obtainable online. People aged under 18 or over 70 years will be exempt from the travel permit fee by the EU. Authorities have two months to review the new €20 travel permit fee. It will come into effect as soon as ETIAS becomes operational, which is expected for the last quarter of 2026.

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First Published: July 19, 2025 12:28 PM