Americans traveling to Europe will need ‘visas’ starting in 2024

This week, the European Union announced a new security program mandating U.S. passport holders to obtain permission before heading to any of the visa-required countries like Spain, France, and Greece. It’s kind of similar to a visitor visa a traveler would have to get before entering the U.S.

An ETIAS travel authorization is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals traveling to the 30 European countries. The ETIAS website explains that the authorization is linked to a traveler’s passport, and is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires. If an individual gets a new passport, then it’s required for them get a new ETIAS travel authorization.

By Daniel Mille