Something to be aware of
British holidaymakers have been given a 30-day warning on bookings to Spain, Greece and other European countries. Tourists are set to fall foul of the security regulations if asked to provide additional information or documentation or attend an interview with national authorities.
The European Union's new travel permit will usually be approved in minutes, officials said, but there will be cases where it takes far longer. In some cases it will take another 30 days to get a permit and for this reason, Brits should not book hotels, flights or package deals until they have first obtained approval to travel.
The ETIAS scheme will come into effect in 2024 and will mean people from dozens of nations around the world, including the UK, will need to comply with the scheme when entering the EU. ETIAS stands for European Travel Information and Authorisation System and is an electronic permit linked to your passport.
Officials say an ETIAS will cost seven euros per person - that's currently just over £6 in UK currency - and people will be asked to pay by credit or debit card at the time of application. You can use a passport when applying for it as long as it is "valid for more than three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the European countries requiring ETIAS and should not be older than 10 years.
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