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The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) was announced after Brexit - here's the full list of countries Brits will need an ETIAS for
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be required for UK passport holders to enter select countries in Europe - and it will cost more than originally planned
Elsewhere, Germany and France offer a showdown between two European powers, while Switzerland will try to stay alive against a heavily-favored and more proficient Spain. Norway vs. Italy is probably the least thrilling on paper, but it’s a chance to watch stars Ada Hegerberg and Caroline Graham Hansen book a spot in the semifinals.
An ETIAS was reportedly originally planned to cost 7 euros per person, however, EU bosses, it's now been announced it will cost almost three times that at 20 euros per eligible traveller. Tourists over 70 and those aged under 18 are exempt, so for a family of four travelling with two children, the cost would be 40 euros.
Spain defeated France 2-1 to reach the Euro 2024 final, getting a record-setting performance from wunderkind Lamine Yamal. See all the goals.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attend a joint news conference at Spain-France summit at Montjuic in Barcelona, Spain, January 19, 2023.
French and Spanish firefighters battled blazes that burned through thousands of acres for a second day. The fires followed a heat wave that dried out the terrain, creating fuel for wildfires, according to weather agencies and experts.
This means for Brits flying to nations such as France, Spain, and Greece after this date, they will have to go through more security than before. As the checks will be phased in over the course of six months, the new system is expected to be fully operational by April 10, 2026.