British Travellers to Pay £17 Fee for Entry to 30 European Countries
# Brits Face £17 Charge to Visit 30 Destinations in Europe This Year - Full List
British travelers will soon incur a charge for entering 30 countries in Europe. Starting six months after the implementation of the Entry-Exit System (EES), British holidaymakers will be required to pay a fee of £17 for a travel authorization.
This new rule affects not just British citizens but also approximately 1.4 billion people from 59 visa-exempt nations. According to the European Union, “Rules of travel to most European countries have changed. Starting six months after EES, some 1.4 billion people from 59 visa-exempt countries and territories are required to have a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay.”
The destinations where this charge will be applicable include popular locations across Europe. Below is the full list of countries where British tourists will need to pay this fee:
1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Bulgaria
4. Croatia
5. Cyprus
6. Czech Republic
7. Denmark
8. Estonia
9. Finland
10. France
11. Germany
12. Greece
13. Hungary
14. Iceland
15. Ireland
16. Italy
17. Latvia
18. Lithuania
19. Luxembourg
20. Malta
21. Netherlands
22. Poland
23. Portugal
24. Romania
25. Slovakia
26. Slovenia
27. Spain
28. Sweden
29. Switzerland
30. Norway
This upcoming regulation means that British tourists need to plan for this additional expense when traveling to these favored destinations this year.