SCHENGEN AREA: ETIAS Implementation Delayed Until November 2023

August 15, 2022


The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), which had been due to be implemented in May 2023, has been delayed until November 2023.

Please see our previous news alerts for further details of the ETIAS and the Schengen Area:

EUROPEAN UNION: Council and Parliament Agree the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)

FACT CHECK: Will U.S. Citizens (and others) Need a Visa to Visit Europe in 2021?

The Schengen Area’s 90/180 Day Rule Made Easy

Newland Chase Insights

The delay in launching the ETIAS means that visa-exempt nationals can continue to enter the Schengen Area without the need to complete any immigration processes prior to travel, and do not need to pay the required fee.

This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Chase for any case- or company-specific assessments.