Rosanna Morillo said that while any procedures the EU introduces, such as Etias, need to be streamlined, they typically always improve over time.
“With any changes like this, the processes will get better and better with time, but so far – and I’ve seen the current design – I don’t foresee a big issue for British travellers,” she said. “I think the scheme is pretty reasonable.”
Under the proposal, holidaymakers from third countries – such as the UK post-Brexit – will have to apply in advance to travel to the bloc and pay a €7 fee. The UK is one of 60 non-EU countries that will need to apply for Etias travel authorisation.
