Traveling to Europe? Don’t fall for this visa scam

Since Europe launched its automated border control system, you may have heard about another new addition for travelers: The European Travel Information and Authorisation System, or ETIAS, which will require many tourists to obtain a waiver before entering most continental European countries. You may even have seen websites offering these waivers.Don't take the bait. Since Europe is still grappling with the disastrous rollout of EES, the ETIAS has been postponed until at least 2027. These waivers are not required or available yet, but scammers don't want you to know that.Read on to learn more about ETIAS, what you actually need to enter Europe right now and how to stay safe online.What is ETIAS?Daniel MIHAILESCU/AFP/GETTY IMAGESETIAS is a forthcoming system that will be used to allow visitors to enter 30 countries in Europe's Schengen Zone. These include popular tourist destinations like France, Germany, Greece, Switzerland and Spain; see the full list here.When the system goes live, travelers from dozens of visa-exempt countries, including the U.S., will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization. It's technically not a visa, but an electronic waiver will allow you to stay in ...