EU Delays ETIAS Travel Authorization Rule to 2027

The European Union has delayed its new travel rule again. The rule is called ETIAS. It is a pre-travel check for non-EU citizens. The launch moves from late 2026 to 2027. Technical issues caused the delay. The EU also wants to test its new border system first.

• New ETIAS start date: Delayed to 2027.
• Affected passport holders: UK, US, Canada, Australia, and other visa-exempt countries.
• Impact on Denmark trips: No pre-travel authorization needed before visiting Copenhagen.
• Action required: None for now.

This change helps Chinese people living in Copenhagen. Many local residents host friends or family from abroad. This includes visitors with passports from the UK, US, Canada, or Australia. These travelers do not need extra online forms right now.

Visitors do not need to pay a fee before travel. They can fly into Copenhagen Airport under current rules. They can also travel through the Schengen zone as usual. You do not need to take any action today.

Keep this change in mind when planning visits. Your family members can visit Denmark without new security checks. The new rules will not start until at least 2027. Further updates will follow from EU officials.