Europe officially delays rollout of £17 ETIAS travel permit - again - as tourists are warned over scam visas

ETIAS, the new travel authorisation that will be required to enter 30 European countries, was first announced in 2021 and was due to be mandatory by 2027.

The US Travel Association is worried the visa bond program may discourage visitors, as international tourism faces challenges.

NEW YORK, Aug 12 - The U.S. Travel Association said it is concerned the Trump administration's visa bond program could be broadened beyond the dozens of countries currently covered, a move it says would have a detrimental impact on the travel industry and economy.

Europe’s long-delayed ETIAS travel permit has been pushed back yet again, leaving travellers in limbo over when they’ll need to apply – and pay.