British travellers and other visa-exempt visitors to the Schengen zone have been warned against using unofficial websites offering the new Etias visa waiver service, despite its official rollout being postponed. Authorities have advised that the €20 electronic travel authorisation, required for non-EU citizens including UK nationals, should only be applied for through official channels. Over 150 unapproved sites have emerged claiming to provide the service, raising concerns about fraudulent activity ahead of the system’s delayed launch. The warning comes as the European Union prepares to enforce the new travel requirement for short-stay visits.
Abta advice comes as more than more than 150 websites offer service of securing entry to Schengen zoneBritons travelling to Europe have told not to apply for an Etias visa waiver, with more than 150 websites touting the service despite its introduction being delayed.Non-EU citizens, including UK travellers and those from other visa-exempt countries including the US, Australia and Canada, will soon need to pay €20 (£17) for an electronic waiver to enter the Schengen zone under the European travel information and authorisation system (Etias). Continue reading...
