HOLIDAY TIME: Some countries introduce new £17 entry fee for Scots tourists

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Most Scottish travellers will have to pay the charge 

Barcelona is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Scots.

by Lucy Ashton

New rules will soon mean Scottish holidaymakers have to pay an additional £17 charge when travelling to a long list of countries.

Following Brexit, Scots and others travelling on a UK passport will soon be legally obliged to register with the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) to access particular European destinations.

Brussels officials say the travel authorisation is being introduced to bolster security and the Schengen area’s borders.

An ETIAS was initially expected to cost 7 euros per person, but it’s since been confirmed the fee will be nearly triple that – at 20 euros (or around £17) per qualifying traveller.

Children and those aged over 70 won’t have to pay. With an ETIAS, holidaymakers can visit European nations as often as they wish for brief stays, generally up to 90 days within any 180-day window.
The programme has already been postponed multiple times. Speaking earlier this year, the EU’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs estimated that ETIAS will launch in the final quarter of 2026.

Following an initial grace period, securing an ETIAS will then become compulsory in 2027. An approved ETIAS is valid for up to three years, or until your passport expires – whichever happens first

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