European Union Delays Launch of ETIAS Until At Least 2024
byDaniel McCarthy/The European Union (EU) has officially delayed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until at least 2024.
The EU has not provided a specific launch date for the ETIAS, but it has been confirmed that it will not take effect in November 2023 as originally planned, and will instead be launched sometime next year.
The ETIAS, which has been in the works since 2016, will require all non-Europeans, including those in the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada, to obtain an electronic travel permit ahead of arrival. This requirement applies to all travelers who do not need a visa prior to travel.
当启动ETIAS时,每个申请人必须支付7欧元(约7.40美元的美国或9.55加元)的许可证,该许可将有效期三年。根据ETIAS网站,申请过程应不超过10分钟,并且95%的申请人将在几分钟内获得批准。旅行者只需要他们的护照,信用卡或借记卡即可支付许可证,并且在申请过程中不会收集生物识别数据。
值得注意的是,欧盟不是唯一需要旅行前授权的政府实体。例如,美国有一个类似的计划,称为“旅行授权电子系统”(ESTA),这是登上飞机或船只的任何人所必需的,ESTA每位申请人的价格为21美元,在大多数情况下,申请人收到通知实时申请状态。
The U.K. has also recently announced that it will implement its ownElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)system by the end of 2023. The ETA will be required for all inbound international travelers outside of Britain and Ireland and will be valid for at least two years, allowing travelers to use it for multiple trips. While the cost of the ETA has not been revealed, the expectation is that it will be a small fee similar to other countries' pre-travel authorization systems.