Archive · 23 Jul 2025
EU to Hike Entry Fee for Tourists Starting in Late 2026
If you're planning a trip to Europe after 2026, get ready to pay a bit more.
The European Union is increasing its entry fee, similar to a visa, for travelers from many countries.
This fee, currently about 7 euros, will jump to 20 euros.
This applies to people from places like the United States, the UK, and India.
The money collected will help make travel safer and improve the systems used.
Luckily, the fee is good for multiple trips over three years.
Children under 18, people over 70, and family members of EU citizens won't have to pay.
The EU is set to triple its entry permit fee under the ETIAS system, starting late 2026.
The ETIAS fee will increase from EUR 7 (₹708) to EUR 20 (₹2,022).
The fee hike affects travelers from over 60 visa-free countries, including the U.S., UK, and India.
ETIAS will be required for entry into 30 European nations, including popular tourist destinations.
Children under 18, adults over 70, and relatives of EU citizens are exempt from the fee.
- Who
- Travelers from over 60 visa-free countries, including the U.S., UK, and India will be affected.
- What
- The European Union will increase its entry permit fee through the ETIAS system.
- When
- The fee increase is expected to start in late 2026.
- Where
- The increased fee applies to entry into 30 European nations.
- Why
- The higher fee will be used to strengthen security, integrate with databases, and improve the ETIAS program.
Travelers
European Union
Fee Increase Impact
Travelers
Must pay a higher fee to enter Europe.
European Union
EU benefits from increased security and infrastructure improvements.
- Fee Increase
- From EUR 7 to EUR 20
- Implementation Date
- Late 2026
- Affected Travelers
- Over 60 visa-free countries
- Countries Affected
- 30 European nations
- Fee Validity
- 3 years