New travel requirement for Singaporeans travelling to Europe from 2024

Travellers aged 18 to 70 would need to pay €7 (S$10) for the document, which is otherwise free for others outside this age range. - AFP

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singaporeans heading to popular European countries such as France, Italy and Spain will be required to apply for an additional travel document from next year onwards.

Named the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, or Etias, it is an electronic visa waiver for citizens of select visa-exempt countries that is similar to its American counterpart, the Esta.