ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorization System,
appears to be heading towards yet another delay.
Designed as a pre-screening tool for visitors to the European Union from countries
with visa-waiver agreements, ETIAS was originally supposed to go into effect in
2021. But the system has faced numerous delays in its launch, with the latest date
scheduled for “sometime in 2024”. But recent media
reports are now saying ETIAS will now not launch until May
2025.
There has been no official announcement of a further delay yet, but unnamed EU
officials are being cited in reporting of the most recent delay rumor, with the
delay being chalked up to “unforeseen delays”.
Newland Chase will continue to monitor the ETIAS situation, and will provide updates
as official announcements on the proposed start date become available.
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.