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    Wait, do you need a visa to go to Europe now? The new ETIAS requirements, explained

    Starting in 2024, American passport holders traveling to 30 European countries will need to receive authorization to travel via the ETIAS, a long-awaited measure designed to prevent terrorism.
    by Emily Olson Jul 27, 2023 4 minutes
    St. Mark's basilica in Venice is one place U.S. passport holders may not be able to get to without approval under the new ETIAS requirements

    Already thinking about next summer's vacation plans? If Europe is on your short list, there could be one extra step to take before boarding that plane.

    Starting in 2024, American passport holders traveling to 30 European countries will need authorization via the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

    Though it may sound complicated, the ETIAS and the reasoning behind it are quite similar to existing travel requirements and reflect increasing fear of terrorism in the U.S., Europe and around the world.

    Here's what you need to know.

    What is ETIAS? Is it a visa?

    While some media outlets are taking a cue from and calling this a

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