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European Travel Information and Authorisation System

Electronic visitor authorisation system

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Jan 29, 2026
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What are ETIAS and other 2026 entry requirements for American travelers to Europe?

(European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is a new pre-travel electronic authorization that most who currently travel visa-free to the Schengen area will need to obtain before arrival onc...

Nov 19, 2025

What does GDPR say about biometric data processing for travelers?

GDPR treats biometric data as “special category” personal data and generally forbids processing that uniquely identifies a person unless a narrow legal basis applies — most commonly explicit consent o...