British citizens could have to pay to visit continental Europe after Brexit, under plans outlined by the EU executive. The European travel information and authorisation scheme (Etias) would apply to people entering the EU’s border-free Schengen zone, which excludes the UK and Ireland. The €5 fee (£4.30 at current rates) would be required from all adults and would allow multiple trips over a five-year period. British citizens made more than 30m trips to Europe for holidays in 2015, according to the Office for National Statistics. Officials believe the €5 fee will allow the scheme to pay for itself.

Source: The Guardian November 16, 2016 13:32 UTC