“Europe” prepares to increase entry fees almost 3 times, starting to use the ETIAS system in the last quarter of 69

“Europe” is preparing to increase the entry fee almost three times from 3 euros to 7 euros, affecting travelers from the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and 20 other countries that do not require a visa but require advance permission instead, starting at the end of 50.

On July 23, 2568 at 16.14:XNUMX p.m., CNBC news agency reported that Some tourists may have to pay higher fees to enter parts of Europe in 2569 afterThe European Commission announced on Friday that fees for travel authorization under the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will almost triple.

The ETIAS system, which was certified in 2561 but has not yet officially been put into use, has been delayed several times, and is now scheduled to be put into use in the last quarter of 2569.

In a recent announcement, the European Commission proposed raising the fee from €7, or about $8, to €20, or about $23, citing inflation and rising operating costs.

The new fee will be in line with other travel authorization systems, such as the UK's ETA, which costs £16, or about $21.70, and the US's ESTA, which costs $21.

ETIAS is available to visa-exempt travelers who wish to visit 30 European countries for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period, with exceptions for those under 18 and over 70, as well as family members of EU citizens.

Travelers from 59 countries and territories, including Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the United States and the United Kingdom, are required to apply for an ETIAS authorization.

The proposal for a fee increase still needs to be scrutinized by the European Parliament and the European Parliament within two months before it can come into force.

refer : cnbc.com

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