ETIAS Introduction for UK passport
Feb 21, 2023, 9:02 am
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ETIAS Introduction for UK passport
Does anyone have information on the introduction of the charges and how long it might take for applications to be processed? How long in advance should one be applying? Etc..
Feb 21, 2023, 9:09 am
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https://etias.com/
Suggests currently coming in ‘late’ 2023.
Cost €7
Most applications processed in minutes.
I’m sure once there is a definite date all will be perfectly clear.
Suggests currently coming in ‘late’ 2023.
Cost €7
Most applications processed in minutes.
I’m sure once there is a definite date all will be perfectly clear.
Feb 21, 2023, 9:31 am
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I think november has been mentioned, but since it’s been postponed several times already I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Benefits would be not having stamps in passports - which is a problem if you travel frequently, and using e passport gates.
Benefits would be not having stamps in passports - which is a problem if you travel frequently, and using e passport gates.
Feb 21, 2023, 9:39 am
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Purely out of interest, is the UK Government initiating a reciprocal charge/process? On the surface it seems like a free income stream as most of the admin is already in place. Perhaps I’m being naïve?
Feb 21, 2023, 9:42 am
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Not that I am aware of - although it does seem to be the direction of travel generally to introduce these pre arrival electronic travel systems so I suspect it may come at some point anyway.
Feb 21, 2023, 9:44 am
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Feb 21, 2023, 9:49 am
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It's coming in 2024. No announcement of what the charge will be yet https://www.gov.uk/government/public...tion-factsheet
Feb 21, 2023, 1:23 pm
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to be blunt, it is not a visa.
if you needed a visa to visit the EU prior to ETIAS, you will still need one after it starts.
if you needed a visa to visit the EU prior to ETIAS, you will still need one after it starts.
Feb 21, 2023, 1:35 pm
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Feb 21, 2023, 1:58 pm
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Feb 21, 2023, 3:14 pm
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It's coming in 2024. No announcement of what the charge will be yet https://www.gov.uk/government/public...tion-factsheet