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Europe Will Charge Americans €20 to Enter—Here’s What to Know Before You Go
(SOURCE: BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

Americans heading to Europe will soon face a new step in their travel planning: mandatory entry authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS. Originally announced with a €7 application fee, the European Union has now confirmed a nearly threefold increase — to €20 (about $23.50) — by the time the system launches in the final quarter of 2026.

Interest in the new policy has surged. According to Google Trends data, searches for “ETIAS authorization for US citizens” have jumped by 8,700 percent in the past year, as travelers begin to understand what this added layer means for future European trips.

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