Source: natlawreview.com 4/10/25
Implementation of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) has been delayed again. Initially expected to be operational in 2022, ETIAS is now scheduled to start in the last quarter of 2026. This delay allows more time for the Entry/Exit System (EES) to be fully implemented, which is expected to become operational in October 2025.
ETIAS will be a requirement for non-EU nationals from visa-exempt countries, including the United States, for short-term stays in the Schengen Area.
ETIAS is not a visa. Americans will maintain their visa-free privileges but will need to obtain the new travel authorization. This applies to U.S. visitors traveling to Europe for short stays of up to 90 days per 180-day period for any of the following purposes:
- Tourism
- Leisure activities
- Business
- Health and medical treatment
- Transit en route to a third-country destination (only required if leaving the airport’s international transit area)
U.S. citizens will need to provide the following to register:
- Valid Passport: U.S. passport must be valid for at least three months after planned departure from the Schengen Area
- Payment Method: A debit or credit card to pay the application fee, which is slated to be approximately $8
- Email Address: To receive approved ETIAS authorization
Additionally, …
So would I be interpreting correctly that if it goes online when they say, it actually won’t affect us until late 2027?
Maybe they should just scrap the whole thing if they still haven’t been able to get it right.