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Some significant changes are coming to the visa-free travel to Europe that most Americans have become accustomed to enjoying. Come 2024, Americans will be required to apply for a visa and pay a small fee to visit Europe.<\/p>\n

The coming European Travel Information and Authorisation System is set to launch sometime in 2024, though that date has been pushed back many times (and could be pushed again). In fact, the region has talked about instituting the program since 2016.<\/p>\n

The new program will require travelers from countries outside the Schengen Area<\/a> of Europe to fill out an application before arrival and pay a fee to visit France, Spain or any other country in the European Union or Schengen Area. That’s going to add another layer of bureaucracy when the program rolls out.<\/p>\n

Wondering what this means for future trips to Europe? Here’s everything you need to know about the new visa program.<\/p>\n

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What is ETIAS?<\/h2>\n
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