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British tourists heading to Europe next summer will need £6 visa waiver, EU confirms
Evening Standard
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8/21/2024
British tourists heading to Europe next summer will need £6 visa waiver, EU confirms
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Bad news for British holidaymakers.
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EU officials have just announced that UK citizens will need to buy a visa waiver
00:06
before travelling to Europe.
00:08
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System will cost €7
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and the policy could be in place as soon as next summer.
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It means nationals of 60 countries, including Brits,
00:19
will need to apply for a visa waiver, similar to the US ESTA, before travelling to Europe.
00:24
This includes popular holiday spots such as France, Spain and Portugal.
00:28
According to the EU Commission, most visa applications will be approved within minutes,
00:32
but in some cases it could take up to 30 days.
00:35
This risks Brits being caught unaware by the rule change.
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As expected, people are not happy about this new rule.
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Brits have taken to social media to voice their frustrations,
00:44
with many expressing their anger at Brexit and those who voted for it.
00:48
So enjoy the hassle-free summer holidays while you can,
00:51
before the change comes into effect in 2025.
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