EU to Delay Launch of New €20 Visa System Amid 'Technical Glitches' and Border Queues
The delay leaves British travellers exempt from the €20 pre-authorisation fee as EU officials work to fix technical problems and border processing issues.
- The European Commission delayed the launch of The ETIAS until at least 2027 due to 'technical glitches' with the EES, the new border entry system.
- Following its April rollout, the EES requires British travellers to provide biometric data entering the Schengen Area, but the system faced backlash for causing 'major disruptions' and airport queues.
- Major airlines including Jet2 and Ryanair urged The European Commission to suspend the EES, citing 'delays and missed connections' at borders in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Belgium.
- Officials rejected calls to suspend the EES, stating a full pause is 'not needed' and 'not possible' before peak summer travel, though admitting the system is 'not perfect'.
- Once implemented in 2027, The ETIAS pre-authorisation scheme will apply to British travellers entering 30 European countries, requiring a €20 fee with exemptions for those under 18 or over 70.
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