Niamh Cavanagh
Niamh Cavanagh
Updated Wed, July 26, 2023 at 2:53 PM CDT·3 min read

The European Union has introduced new travel requirements for Americans wishing to travel to 30 countries.

U.S. passport holders will be required to have travel authorization to enter 30 countries, ending visa-free travel in Europe for U.S. citizens.
Next year, Americans will be required to obtain travel authorization to enter 30 countries, ending visa-free travel in Europe for U.S. citizens.

The European Union announced this week a new security program that would mandate U.S. passport holders to obtain visas before traveling to any of the visa-required countries, including Spain, France and Greece.

Here is everything Americans need to know.

Application process

Before you secure your flights to your European destination, visit the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The earlier you apply and are approved for the visa, the sooner it will arrive, providing peace of mind. Keep in mind that the new rules will be enforced starting in January 2024.

American tourists will be required to obtain a visa from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

The application will require you to provide personal information, including your passport details, your job and where you live, as well as your upcoming travel plans and travel history. The EU encourages those looking to travel to apply before booking flights or hotels in case your application is denied. The visa, which will cost about $8, is similar to the one that European tourists are required to get when traveling to the U.S., which costs $21. Parents and legal guardians can apply for minors.

Make sure your passport details are correct on the application (name, passport number, etc.), as you will be denied entry into a European country if any of the information on your visa is not correct. If you have made a mistake on your form, the fastest way to get a visa is to submit another ETIAS application, because a request to correct typos can take up to 30 days to process. If you have submitted an incorrect nationality or passport number, you will be required to pay for another application.

Once it's submitted, you will receive an email confirmation for your application with your ETIAS number, which should be kept for future reference.

The European Union announced a new security program that would mandate U.S. passport holders to obtain visas before traveling to any of the visa-required countries, including Spain, France and Greece.

Most applicants will receive approval in “minutes,” according to the EU. However, some applications may take up to four days. You will be notified of the status by ETIAS. If more documentation is required or you’re called in for an interview, some applications may take 14 days or 30 days. If you are refused an ETIAS visa, you will be able to appeal the decision.

Once approved, your visa will be valid for three years and you can spend up to 90 days in that country.

Arrival at border

Holding a valid ETIAS authorization does not mean you are guaranteed entry to a country. You will still have to meet the entry conditions of the border police. If you do not meet those requirements, you will be refused entry.

https://news.yahoo.com/americans-need-visa-visit-europe-next-year-what-to-know-162232841.html

America is being decimated truly. If truly it's about security, there are still many other ways they can go about this without them queuing up for visa

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At 8 dollars the visa is cheaper than a burger king meal combo or even minimum wages in America. But in Nigeria we pay 80 dollars for schengen.

The thing don touch them too lass lass everybody go chop breakfast . Does that mean the US passport is getting irrelevant

AndyCole16:
America is being decimated truly. If truly it's about security, there are still many other ways they can go about this without them queuing up for visa

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This is simply the same as the ESTA process EU citizens have to go through to get into the US. Nothing new. I went through the same process to travel to South Korea last year... I got approved in minutes right there on my home computer.

TWoods:


This is simply the same as the ESTA process EU citizens have to go through to get into the US. Nothing new. I went through the same process to travel to South Korea last year... I got approved in minutes right there on my home computer.

Thanks for shedding more light

clems88:
The thing don touch them too lass lass everybody go chop breakfast . Does that mean the US passport is getting irrelevant

Sorry to disappoint you, US passport is not getting irrelevant. Did you read the entire article or just the headline?
European citizens pay $21 to get authorization to travel to the US and the EU wants to charge Americans $8 for the same thing.
ETA is just a money generation tool for countries and that is why the EU wants to do that, they are losing money. 99% of travelers will get the authorization in minutes so what is the point?

Maria96:
At 8 dollars the visa is cheaper than a burger king meal combo or even minimum wages in America. But in Nigeria we pay 80 dollars for schengen.

Na gradual... Next couple of years e go don reach $200.

So no be only naija need money, everybody don broke. Money money money