ETIAS to Begin Operations in May 2025, Schengen Visa Application Process to be Digitalized
In a significant development for travelers to Europe, the European Commission (EC) has confirmed that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will commence operations in May 2025. Originally slated for launch in 2023, the implementation of ETIAS was delayed due to unforeseen challenges and the postponement of the European Union’s (EU) Entry/Exit System


