Planning A Trip To Europe In 2025? You’ll Need Travel Authorization

What’s Happening?

Starting in early 2025, all visitors to Europe who can currently travel to Europe visa-free — including travelers from America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand — will need to apply for travel authorization and receive approval prior to travel (yes, even for short stays!).

How Will This Change Your Future Travels?

The process is easier and less complicated than your standard visa application.

It’s a quick online application, and approval will be sent through email, usually within an hour, but in some cases, it could take up to 96 hours.

Once approved, the authorization is valid for all countries within the EU. You can make multiple entries for a 3-year period or until your passport expires.

The application will cost €7.

A Few More Things...

The amount of time Americans and Canadians can spend in Europe is unchanged — it’s still up to 90 days without needing a special visa.

When I work with you as a travel client, this is just one of the things I'll take into consideration in preparation for your travels to make things smooth for you.