Ukrainians will soon have to pay for entry to the EU: what is ETIAS and what is the fee.

Starting spring 2025, Ukrainians will be required to pay for entry into the European Union. This was reported by Zakordon 24.

Ukrainian citizens planning trips to EU countries will have to comply with new rules related to the launch of the ETIAS system. This system involves certain formalities and an entry fee. But it's important to note that the size of this fee will be affordable for most travelers.

The implementation of the ETIAS system will lead to changes for Ukrainian citizens planning trips to the EU. The new procedure will include an online application, providing personal data and answering security questions, as well as paying the fee.

The fee will be 7 euros (approximately 320 hryvnias), which will not be a financial burden for most travelers. The entry permit obtained will be valid for 3 years or until the expiration of the passport, whichever comes first.

During the ETIAS grace period, which will last about 6 months, travelers will be able to get used to the new rules. But it is recommended not to delay and to obtain the permit as soon as possible after the system launches. Obtaining it will be mandatory for everyone, except for some categories of travelers, such as children under 18 and persons over 70 years old.

Overall, this new system will bring changes for Ukrainian citizens intending to visit the EU, but it aims to ensure security and control over human flows.

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