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Starting in 2021, Americans will need a visa to travel to EU

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The European Union announced Friday it will require a visa for Americans traveling to Europe as of 2021.

U.S. nationals crossing the pond will need a passport and a credit or debit card to apply for a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) permit that will allow them to visit Europe for less than 90 days.

Previously, Americans had been exempt from visa requirements when traveling to EU nations.

The ETIAS system is similar to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) system the United States uses for countries in the Visa Waiver Program, which covers all EU countries except for Cyprus, Poland, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania.

ETIAS and ESTA don't require consular interviews nor the same degree of background checks as regular visas, but do require a payment and registration prior to travel.

ETIAS was first approved in 2016 by the European Commission and then by the European Parliament in 2018.

In 2017, the European Commission had decided against imposing visas on Americans, but only if the United States did not impose a visa on European travelers, according to Travel and Leisure.

ETIAS registration will be valid for three years and allow U.S. nationals to travel for up to 90 days within the Schengen Area, the 26 EU countries that allow passport-free travel among themselves.

U.S. nationals will not need a visa to visit the United Kingdom.
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