Europe’s New Travel Authorization Set to Launch Next Year: Here’s What You Need To Know
Important changes are on the horizon for travellers eager to explore Europe in 2024. Starting next year, a new travel authorization is required for visitors travelling to this diverse continent. The United States and Canada have been requiring this for many years, and this is Europe’s attempt to also make a few dollars more from eager travellers. This guide explores the key features and implications of Europe’s upcoming travel authorization, giving wanderlust-filled globetrotters a glimpse into the future of European travel.
The European Travel Authorization
The European Travel Authorization (ETA) marks a significant shift in how international travellers will access the Schengen Area, a group of 26 European countries that have abolished passport and other types of border control at their mutual borders. With the ETA’s implementation, individuals from visa-exempt countries must obtain a travel authorization before embarking on their European adventure. Without an ETA, you may not be able…
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