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Traveling through Europe will not be so cheap anymore! Everything you need to know about the ETIAS "tax".

2023-08-25 09:06:09Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Traveling through Europe will not be so cheap anymore! Everything you need to
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The ETIAS visa waiver program will allow entry to EU countries from $7.70. As the name suggests, it is not a visa, but a system for visitors from countries that do not need visas to enter Europe to pre-register their visits. Those who currently need visas to enter will still need them, CNN reports.

While many US citizens seem shocked by the move, they may be surprised that the ETIAS system is modeled after the ESTA visa waiver program, which was introduced in 2009 by the United States. And, of course, citizens of many countries need "real" visas for EU countries - which is not only an expensive process, but also time-consuming.

ETIAS will join a host of accommodation and "tourist taxes" already levied across Europe. 

Here's what you need to know about them.

When will ETIAS come into force?

Originally scheduled to start in May 2023, ETIAS has been pushed back several times, but now appears to be on track to launch in 2024.

Who needs ETIAS authorisation?

Citizens of around 60 non-EU countries that currently do not need a visa to enter the EU, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. EU residents are excluded, regardless of their nationality.

How will it work?

ETIAS will be run along similar lines to the United States' ESTA program. Travelers must apply for permission to enter the EU before their journey through a simple online process.

It will cost €7 ($7.70) and cover multiple entries for three years, or until your passport expires – whichever comes first. This is cheaper than an ESTA, which costs $21 for two years.

Applications should be processed in "minutes" with the vast majority completed within 96 hours, the EU says. 

"Some applicants may be required to provide additional information or documentation or to participate in an interview with national authorities, which may take up to another 30 days," they warn. 

What other tourist taxes are there in Europe?

Most cities in mainland Europe now charge a "tourist tax" for overnight visitors - usually a few euros added to your bill at the end of your stay, although sometimes it has to be paid in cash. If you're staying at an Airbnb, hosts will often collect this from you upon arrival.


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