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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- The Herald Scotland
Europe's ETIAS fee just tripled: What US travelers need to know
The program has been continually delayed since its initial announcement in 2016, with an initial launch date planned for 2022. Here's what travelers need to know about ETIAS when it begins late next year. What is the European Travel Information and Authorization System? Prescreening travelers to the Schengen Area, the new systems "aim to strengthen European security and security of those who travel," according to the official website. U.K. travel authorization: You'll need to pay this fee to enter the country. Not to be confused with a visa, the ETIAS is an entry requirement for visitors from 59 countries, including the United States, to travel to 30 EU countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. You can apply online, and approval time takes as quickly as minutes to a few days. "ETIAS is not a visa and does not reintroduce visa-like obligations," European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper previously told USA TODAY. "There will be no need to go to a consulate to make an application, no biometric data will be collected and no additional documentation will be required beyond a valid travel document." How long does the ETIAS last? It lasts for three years and is tied to your passport. So if you get a new passport, you also need a new ETIAS. How much does the ETIAS cost? It's free for applicants who are under 18 or over 70. For everyone else, the costs is EUR20 (about $23.20).
USA Today
a day ago
- USA Today
Planning a trip to Europe? You'll soon need this $23 document.
The European electronic travel authorization isn't even in effect yet, but the European Union is already bumping up the fees. According to the EU, the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be implemented for visa-free travelers in the last quarter of 2026, and an application will now cost 20 euros (about $23.20), up from the initially announced 7 euros. The program has been continually delayed since its initial announcement in 2016, with an initial launch date planned for 2022. Here's what travelers need to know about ETIAS when it begins late next year. What is the European Travel Information and Authorization System? Prescreening travelers to the Schengen Area, the new systems "aim to strengthen European security and security of those who travel," according to the official website. U.K. travel authorization: You'll need to pay this fee to enter the country. Not to be confused with a visa, the ETIAS is an entry requirement for visitors from 59 countries, including the United States, to travel to 30 EU countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. You can apply online, and approval time takes as quickly as minutes to a few days. "ETIAS is not a visa and does not reintroduce visa-like obligations,' European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper previously told USA TODAY. "There will be no need to go to a consulate to make an application, no biometric data will be collected and no additional documentation will be required beyond a valid travel document." How long does the ETIAS last? It lasts for three years and is tied to your passport. So if you get a new passport, you also need a new ETIAS. How much does the ETIAS cost? It's free for applicants who are under 18 or over 70. For everyone else, the costs is €20 (about $23.20).
18-06-2025
- Politics
EU summons Russia envoy over attack of a diplomat in Vladivostok
BRUSSELS -- The European Union has summoned Russia's envoy to Brussels for an explanation after one of the bloc's officials was attacked in the eastern city of Vladivostok last month, an EU spokesperson said Wednesday. The diplomat was attacked on May 26. Their name, nationality and medical condition weren't provided. German news outlet Der Spiegel reported that the official was a Romanian woman who had traveled to the city on official business. Der Spiegel said that the woman was attacked after leaving her hotel for an early morning walk. It said a car pulled up alongside her, and that two men got out. She was threatened, and then beaten up. The men were believed to work for Russian security authorities, the news magazine said, citing EU diplomatic sources. 'We condemn any violence against EU diplomats. They must be able to carry out their duties free from fear and intimidation,' EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper said. 'The safety of our staff is paramount, and we will continue to review the protection of our diplomatic staff.'
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18-06-2025
- Politics
- First Post
EU summons Russian envoy after diplomat assaulted in Vladivostok, seeks clarification
The European Union has summoned Russia's envoy to Brussels for an explanation after one of the bloc's officials was attacked in the eastern city of Vladivostok last month read more The European Union has summoned Russia's representative to Brussels after an EU diplomat was assaulted last month in Vladivostok, the bloc's spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. The incident took place on May 26, though the EU has withheld the diplomat's identity and nationality. According to German news outlet Der Spiegel, the victim was a Romanian official on an assignment to the Russian Far East city. The German outlet reported that the woman was attacked during an early morning walk after two men emerged from a car, threatened her and then physically assaulted her. The attackers are believed to be linked to Russian security services, the report said, citing EU diplomatic sources. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Der Spiegel said that the woman was attacked after leaving her hotel for an early morning walk. It said a car pulled up alongside her, and that two men got out. She was threatened, and then beaten up. The men were believed to work for Russian security authorities, the news magazine said, citing EU diplomatic sources. 'We condemn any violence against EU diplomats. They must be able to carry out their duties free from fear and intimidation,' EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper said. 'The safety of our staff is paramount, and we will continue to review the protection of our diplomatic staff.' Russia's representative in Brussels was summoned 'for clarifications.' No further details were provided. With inputs from agencies
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
EU summons Russia envoy over attack of a diplomat in Vladivostok
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has summoned Russia's envoy to Brussels for an explanation after one of the bloc's officials was attacked in the eastern city of Vladivostok last month, an EU spokesperson said Wednesday. The diplomat was attacked on May 26. Their name, nationality and medical condition weren't provided. German news outlet Der Spiegel reported that the official was a Romanian woman who had traveled to the city on official business. Der Spiegel said that the woman was attacked after leaving her hotel for an early morning walk. It said a car pulled up alongside her, and that two men got out. She was threatened, and then beaten up. The men were believed to work for Russian security authorities, the news magazine said, citing EU diplomatic sources. 'We condemn any violence against EU diplomats. They must be able to carry out their duties free from fear and intimidation,' EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper said. 'The safety of our staff is paramount, and we will continue to review the protection of our diplomatic staff.' Russia's representative in Brussels was summoned 'for clarifications.' No further details were provided.
