The EU withdrew the 2026 launch date for ETIAS, the travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors. It is not in operation, no applications or fees are needed, and the start date will be announced several months before it goes live.
Sources
- Gulf News, Justin Varghese gulfnews.com/business/tourism/why-uae-travellers-now-face-longer-wait-for-new-schengen-travel-permit-for-europe-trips-1.500637366
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