In the last quarter of this year, the European Union will introduce ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. It will require visa-free visitors from 59 countries around the world to apply for a travel authorisation before heading to Europe.

ETIAS will strengthen Europe’s security by conducting pre-travel checks of visa-free travellers. It will also bring new obligations for airlines and other carriers, as they will be required to verify that their passengers have a valid travel authorisation prior to boarding.

Find more information about ETIAS on europa.eu/etias.