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Abta Warns Against Fake ETIAS Visa Applications

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  • Abta warns British travellers not to apply for the ETIAS visa waiver.
  • ETIAS launch is postponed until at least 2027 because the Entry/Exit System remains unfinished.
  • More than 150 fraudulent websites claim to sell ETIAS, risking fees and data theft.
  • When operational, ETIAS will cost €20 (£17) and be valid for three years.
  • Frontex and Abta say applications must use only the official europa.eu/etias site.