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EU ETIAS Delayed Until 2027 | France News
The EU’s ETIAS travel system, set to require visa-exempt travelers to pay 20 euros for pre-trip authorization, is now delayed—likely until early 2027—due to ongoing issues with the EES biometric border system. Originally slated for later this year, the delay stems from the EU’s need to stabilize its current infrastructure before adding another layer of bureaucracy. Once live, ETIAS will cover three years and affect 1.4 billion travelers, with a six-month grace period for those who meet other entry criteria. While the EU Commission hasn’t confirmed these reports, insiders suggest fixing EES is…
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