New Travel Requirement for American Tourists Visiting Europe Set for 2025

U.S. passport holders will need to obtain pre-authorization before traveling to 30 countries.

U.S. passport holders will need to obtain pre-authorization before traveling to 30 countries. Kirk Fisher/Shutterstock

U.S. passport holders who want to enjoy a European holiday in 2025 may need an online pre-approval before departure.

A new electronic travel information and authorization system (ETIAS) is set to begin in May, although an exact date has yet to be announced, according to the ETIAS website.