The ETIAS visa waiver system that is being introduced by European Union nations has been delayed again, Travel Mole reports.
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System had already been pushed back to November because of technical issues, but will now not be ready until sometime in 2024.
It was originally scheduled to begin in 2022.
The scheme’s website now says simply "starting from 2024", but no specific date has been announced.
The ETIAS scheme, which was approved back in November 2016, will require non-EU citizens to register for pre-approval to visit EU countries, with a charge applying.
The authorisation lasts for three years, and allows multiple trips to different countries in the bloc.
It is required for UK nationals and American citizens as well as Australian and New Zealand passport holders and other non-EU citizens.
The EU wants to strengthen its border security, as well as digitally screen and track travellers entering and leaving EU countries.
The system rollout has been pushed back several times as member nations fear the system will severely increase delays at border checkpoints. Which, of course, it will.
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