EU Postpones ETIAS Border Controls
14th August 2026
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System was officially scheduled to begin operating in the final quarter of 2026. It would impact skiers and snowboarders for next winter. ETIAS is…
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The European Travel Information and Authorisation System was officially scheduled to begin operating in the final quarter of 2026.
It would impact skiers and snowboarders for next winter.
ETIAS is designed to work in a similar way to the US ESTA system.
Visa-exempt travellers will need to complete an online application before traveling to participating European countries for short stays.
The authorisation is expected to cost €20 and will involve security checks.
Once approved, it will generally remain valid for three years or until the traveller’s passport expires.
The system should cover 30 European countries, including all EU members except Ireland, as well as Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
The latest uncertainty comes as Europe continues to deal with disruption linked to the Entry/Exit System, EES.
France border controls. Image © PlanetSKI
