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Travellers warned of scams ahead of ETIAS launch

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is not yet operational and no official launch date has been set, though numerous fraudulent websites are already charging fees to process fake applications. These scam sites often impersonate official channels to steal personal and financial data. Official ETIAS applications are not currently being accepted, and the EU will announce the launch date months in advance.

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If you are planning travel to or from Portugal, be aware that any website currently asking for payment or passport details for an 'ETIAS application' is a scam, as the system has not yet launched.

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