The European Union’s plans to introduce an Esta-style visa waiver fee later this year has been described as a "threat" to Spain’s travel sector.
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The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) has been under discussion for several years and is now expected to be implemented in November, along with new biometric checks.
Etias waivers will be charged at €7 (approximately £6) per prospective third country non-EU visitor, which post-Brexit includes UK residents, and will last for three years.
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