It is my understanding that the ETIAS system has been delayed until 2025. Is this correct?
Posted by
Lake District, England
8150 posts
Correct, and may yet be delayed again. Nothing needed for 2024.
Posted by
Eastern Iowa, USA
8130 posts
At this point, not sure I would bet on 2025 with any confidence.
ETIAS has been delayed because it is caught up with what they are calling the EES (Entry/Exit System) which is a networked electronic system to be used by all Schengen countries for tracking entries. Right now, there is only a piecemeal system with each country having it's own system and sharing at least some data among the countries.
The positive is that when ETIAS/EES is finally implemented, it promises that entry will be much easier, using e-gates, like at some airports already, but not having to then stand in line then to see an actual person. (and likely no more stamps)
Posted by
Seattle
303 posts
I liken the rollout of the ETIAS system to the rollout of REAL ID in the US. It's been delayed, postponed, and/or rescheduled so often it's just noise to me. The latest date is May 7, 2025. In my head, I hear my parents saying "we mean it this time, Buster!"
Posted by
Southwest Florida
905 posts
Here is the website, if that is any assistance: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias_en#etias-in-a-nutshell