Brits forced with new Visa rules for crossing the channel

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I thought we were assured this wasn't going to happen if we voted out?

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/brits-could-...

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Terminator X said:

If other non EU countries pay the £6 (do they?) then surely no problem.

TX.

Eroding British people's rights probably isn't what most of us voted for.

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don'tbesilly said:

Seeing as the recession to match the GFC of 2008 didn't happen in QTR 3 of 2016, I'm sure the proposed cost of the Visa which equates to little more than £2.00 pa, and for as many visits to EU countries as you like over the three year lifespan of the proposed ETIAS, it won't cause to much financial hardship.

The application and fee is for every visit to the EU. Will be a massive PITA for those who have to cross the channel at least semi regularly.

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gooner1 said:

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The application and fee is for every visit to the EU. Will be a massive PITA for those who have to cross the channel at least semi regularly.

Blame those that impose it.

Good point. Wouldn't need this if we were still members would we?

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gooner1 said:

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Good point. Wouldn't need this if we were still members would we?

Is it needed now, or do some just want it ?

Seeing as the country is still doing relatively well whilst EU members, I'd argue Brexit isn't needed at all.

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don'tbesilly said:

The granted (if it is) Visa lasts three years, why would you need to make a new application and pay a fee to do so if a new visit was within the three year period?

You seem to be suggesting that if you apply for an ETIAS in June 2020 for a trip to Berlin, and pay the 7 Euros for an ETIAS that lasts until May 2023, that should you want to go to Paris in Sept 2020, you have to renew an ETIAS that despite it still being valid, you need to renew it by paying another 7 Euros.

Can you provide the source for this information?

Did you read the link? It's in the first sentence of the OP's article.

"...forced to pay for a £6 visa every time they want to visit any of the 27 EU countries..."

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fblm said:

...like Spain and Italy. they certainly know their audience! Now go look at the EU's ETIAS website.

I've taken a look. It also says one of these ETIAS are only valid for each EU country. e.g. you'd need two separate ones if your destination is Greece followed by Spain on another occasion.

That's not confusing at all and wont catch out savvy British holiday makers who've never had to deal with this before, oh no...

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REALIST123 said:

it’s the price of a small beer each visit.

You're really not selling this very well. Also, where on earth are you drinking if £6 is a small beer?

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fblm said:

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I've taken a look.

And did it say you need one for every trip or, obviously, that they were valid for unlimited trips during the life of the visa? I don't disagree that it's potentially a pita, one of the many reasons I didn't vote for Brexit. Just struggling to understand why you are deliberately spreading fake news? Seems like a pretty dumb hobby. You're like our own little Trump: lie, get called out, ignore, repeat ad nausiem. To what end?

Nope, I was going by the article which expressly stated an application was required for every visit. Fair play, it's been proved wrong and so I was also wrong. Wasn't trying to intentionally mislead.

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Robertj21a said:

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I thought we were assured this wasn't going to happen if we voted out?

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/brits-could-...

Blimey, is that all - excellent value. Must be one of the cheapest around.

The current one is even better. It's comes free with your passport, works with every EU country and no chance of "Computer says no"

Ho hum.

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fido said:

If you can't afford basically what is a pint of beer and fill in a bit of paperwork then I'd suggest that you best stay at home.

All adds up though doesn't it? If you're a family for example. And these things don't cover the whole EU. You need a new one for every EU country you fly to from Britain. PITA and begins to add up.

Edited by Trolleys Thank You on Friday 27th April 10:34

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Europa1 said:

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All adds up though doesn't it? If you're a family for example. And these things don't cover the whole EU. You need a new one for every EU country you fly to from Britain. PITA and begins to add up.

Edited by Trolleys Thank You on Friday 27th April 10:34

To use some of the words from the article, it "may" all add up, "if" these "proposals" are passed. You "could" need a need a new one for every EU country you fly to.

What's that meant to mean? If it comes to pass we can look back and say "Oh well, it MIGHT have happened and it did".

We know this already and can probably prevent it if the government are willing to make the necessary concessions. Wont hold my breath.