The EU is expected to delay the launch of its travel authorisation scheme known as ETIAS until 2027 because of problems and delays with the rollout of the biometric EES border checks this year, according to reports.
ETIAS, which stands for European Travel Information and Authorisation System will require visa-exempt travellers to fill in an online form – including personal, passport and security information before they travel, and pay a €20 fee to receive authorisation.
The US and UK both operate similar systems known as ETA and ESTA respectively.
Once held, the authorisation – which is linked to the holder’s passport – lasts up to three years and covers multiple trips.
Visa exempt travellers from countries such as the UK, the US, Canada and Australia, plus most of Latin America will have to get an ETIAS authorisation before travelling to the EU.
