 to visit the Schengen Area as part of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) which is scheduled to begin next year. Starting from next year, Brits will have to pay £6 to visit Europe as new rules come into forceCredit: EPA The new EU rule comes into force in November 2023 and it is estimated that it could cost holiday makers collectively €275 million (£240m) each year. Worryingly, new research has revealed that 65 per cent of Brits haven't even heard of ETIAS, which is being brought in specifically for short trips to the EU. Just seven per cent of Brits know the cost and date for the introduction of the new visa-waiver, which suggests people could get caught-out by the new travel rules. As part of the rule, millions of Brits will be required to apply for visa-waivers each year. They will need to complete online applications before travelling to the Schengen Area, costing €7 per person to obtain the paperwork. The Schengen Area guarantees free movement for most EU countries and includes popular holiday destinations such as Spain, France, and Greece. However, as the UK sits outside of the area, Brits travelling abroad to Europe will need to pay the fare. The new travel rules are expected to come into force in November 2023. Each visa-waiver will remain valid for 90 days. The survey, carried out by Direct Line Travel Insurance, found that 82 per cent of holidaymakers say more should be done to publicise the new travel rules. Almost two thirds (62 per cent) believe the EU and UK government should both be doing more to publicise the visa-waiver scheme, with few aware of the changes. The majority of holidaymakers say they will not be put off travelling abroad by the new travel rules, despite the added cost. The price would need to rise to nearly €29 per person per visa-waiver befo){kind=link}
MOST Brits aren’t aware that starting next year, they will have to pay extra to visit popular holiday destinations.
A new rule means that Brits will be charged €7 (£6) to visit the Schengen Area as part of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) which is scheduled to begin next year.
The new EU rule comes into force in November 2023 and it is estimated that it could cost holiday makers collectively €275 million (£240m) each year.
Worryingly, new research has revealed that 65 per cent of Brits haven’t even heard of ETIAS, which is being brought in specifically for short trips to the EU.
Just seven per cent of Brits know the cost and date for the introduction of the new visa-waiver, which suggests people could get caught-out by the new travel rules.