EU expected to delay ETIAS travel scheme until 2027
The launch of the European Union's €20 travel authorisation programme faces a postponement until 2027 due to complications with biometric border system implementation.
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According to The Local, the European Union is set to delay the implementation of its ETIAS travel authorisation scheme until 2027. The decision follows reported difficulties and delays regarding the introduction of the biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks currently scheduled for this year.
The ETIAS programme, which requires a €20 fee, is now expected to be pushed back as authorities address these ongoing technical challenges. No further details regarding the specific nature of the delays or the revised timeline were provided.
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