Some travelers may be required to pay more money to visit specific regions in the European Union in 2026. Citing an announcement from the European Commission, CNBC reports that the cost to secure a travel permit is set to almost triple in the framework of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) has yet to come into effect, with its launch—originally approved in 2018—postponed several times. It is now scheduled to be implemented in the fourth quarter of 2026.

According to an official announcement, a proposal has been made to raise the application fee from €7 ($8) to €20 ($23), citing inflation and additional operational costs. The European Commission noted that the revised fee would align ETIAS with similar travel authorization systems, such as the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), which costs £16 ($21.70), and the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), priced at $21.

ETIAS will apply to visa-exempt travelers visiting 30 European countries for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Some travelers will be exempt from the fee, including those under 18 or over 70, as well as family members of European Union citizens.

Nationals from 59 countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the United States, and the United Kingdom, will be required to obtain ETIAS authorization.

The proposed fee adjustment is subject to a two-month review period by the European Council and Parliament.