Scottish holidaymakers travelling to the EU next year have been issued a warning.
From November 2023, an extra fee will be added following the UK's departure from the EU. UK tourists heading to countries like Spain and France will need to pay.
A post-Brexit charge of around £6 (€7) will be charged to UK residents who visit the Schengen Area - Europe's passport-free zone. Only adults over 18 will be required to pay the fee, and those under the age of 18 won’t need to.
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As Belfast Live reports, UK passport-holders will need to apply for the authorisation through ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation Scheme). This is required before travelling, and will allow people to go to the Schengen Area with this authorisation instead of a full visa.
Issuing advice to holidaymakers on this change, Guy Hobbs, Editor of Which? Travel said: "If you’re planning a holiday to a European hotspot from November next year, you’ll likely need an Etias travel authorisation.
"UK passport holders will be able to get theirs by completing an online application form and it will give them travel access to 30 countries for three years.
"It’s not currently possible to register for Etias, so be wary of third-party sites offering to do the legwork for you, and remember that the expected fee should be €7 when the scheme goes live."
This fee will be valid for three years, or until your passport expires. The system will go live by November 2023.
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