New 2022 EU visa: free for over 70s

[mikebeaches]

I was aware a new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) visa was set to be introduced next year for UK nationals travelling to the continent, at a cost of €7 euro for three years.

But according to the Express, it will be free for over 70s (and under 18s), which I wasn't aware of.

Sounds like a benefit of being a bit long in the tooth...

British tourists to be hit by post-Brexit EU fee

HOLIDAYS in the EU are set to become more expensive for British tourists as new post-Brexit fees kick in next year. From the end of 2022, Britons will need to pay to enter the Schengen zone.

www.express.co.uk

 

[deleted79651]

I was aware a new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) visa was set to be introduced next year for UK nationals travelling to the continent, at a cost of €7 euro for three years.

But according to the Express, it will be free for over 70s (and under 18s), which I wasn't aware of.

Sounds like a benefit of being a bit long in the tooth...

British tourists to be hit by post-Brexit EU fee

HOLIDAYS in the EU are set to become more expensive for British tourists as new post-Brexit fees kick in next year. From the end of 2022, Britons will need to pay to enter the Schengen zone.

www.express.co.uk

Long in the tooth, or long in the gums? All 'Steradent and Tena Pads' ...

Steve

 

[EuroTrotters]

I was aware a new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) visa was set to be introduced next year for UK nationals travelling to the continent, at a cost of €7 euro for three years.

But according to the Express, it will be free for over 70s (and under 18s), which I wasn't aware of.

Sounds like a benefit of being a bit long in the tooth...

British tourists to be hit by post-Brexit EU fee

HOLIDAYS in the EU are set to become more expensive for British tourists as new post-Brexit fees kick in next year. From the end of 2022, Britons will need to pay to enter the Schengen zone.

www.express.co.uk

I wouldn't call €7 (£5.88 as I type ) as Hefty

 

[Grianan]

I wouldn't call €7 (£5.88 as I type ) as Hefty

Nominal might be a better adjective

 

[GarryP]

Technically, ETIAS is not a visa. It's an authorization to enter the Schengen zone and is designed to capture information on what foreigners are in the zone at all times.

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[ctc]

Technically, ETIAS is not a visa. It's an authorization to enter the Schengen zone and is designed to capture information on what foreigners are in the zone at all times.

Very sensible, why don't we do it?

 

[John Barrett]

Nominal might be a better adjective

Agreed. Trust the MSM to take the hyperbolic route!

 

[gerry mcg]

Long in the tooth, or long in the gums?

Long in the tooth and short in the gums…
the expression comes from the tendency for gums to recede with age, which means teeth appear longer

 

[TinaLes]

"Express Quote "Hefty Brexit Fee" gross exaggeration yet again from the media.
Crumbs! we pay more airport tax duty every time we fly!
£7 for 3 years visa, is hardly a "Hefty Fee" for non EU visitors.
Next Item Please!.
LES

 

[Gaston aires]

The USA charge 14$ for a 2 year ESTA. A 3 year ETIAS doesn’t sound too bad.
Phil

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[huck999]

Its not operational until 2023.

 

[Kups]

Its not operational until 2023.

Operational in 2022, not obligatory until late 2022 according to the official EU website, but why worry it's only 7 euros for 3 years and probably 10 minutes online to get your visa.

ETIAS - Travel Entry Authorization for Visa-Exempt Nationals

Discover how the upcoming ETIAS Travel Entry Authorization will affect your travels in Europe and find out about the latest requirements for travellers exempt from visas.

www.schengenvisainfo.com

 

[mikebeaches]

I wouldn't call €7 (£5.88 as I type ) as Hefty

Nominal might be a better adjective

"Express Quote "Hefty Brexit Fee" gross exaggeration yet again from the media.
Crumbs! we pay more airport tax duty every time we fly!
£7 for 3 years visa, is hardly a "Hefty Fee" for non EU visitors.
Next Item Please!.
LES

The USA charge 14$ for a 2 year ESTA. A 3 year ETIAS doesn’t sound too bad.
Phil

Totally agree with all of the above!

Unfortunately, the Express nearly always has ridiculous headlines (and much of the content is not dissimilar).

 

[peterc10]

"Express Quote "Hefty Brexit Fee" gross exaggeration yet again from the media.
Crumbs! we pay more airport tax duty every time we fly!
£7 for 3 years visa, is hardly a "Hefty Fee" for non EU visitors.
Next Item Please!.
LES

The Express is talking out of an orifice other than their mouth.

We would still need an ETIAS for touring Europe even if we stayed in the EU, so Brexit has nothing to do with it. That is because we were never members of the Schengen zone