British Travellers Warned Over Fake European Travel Permit Websites

Published 1d ago · Latest report 2h ago · Crime

Affects United Kingdom

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Holidaymakers are urged to ignore fraudulent websites selling entry waivers for Europe.

Travel association Abta has warned UK citizens against using over 150 fraudulent websites selling entry permits for Europe. The electronic travel authorisation system has not yet launched, and travellers are told to ignore agencies charging fees for future applications. Authorities stress that these unofficial platforms are scams operating ahead of the official rollout.

The costThe official electronic waiver will cost €20 when the system eventually takes effect.
The warningIndustry experts have branded the unverified online portals as complete scams targeting holidaymakers.

Why it matters

Travellers from non-European Union countries such as the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and Australia will soon need digital travel authorization to cross into the Schengen zone. Criminals often exploit impending regulatory changes by setting up lookalike domains to fleece unsuspecting consumers before official portals open.

By the numbers2

150websites offering service

€20electronic waiver fee

How outlets cover it

What outlets agree on

Travel authorities confirm that more than 150 unauthorized websites are incorrectly advertising travel permits for the postponed European entry system.

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