European Union’s new entrance fees and preparations for an entrance tax show an increasing trend toward charging tourists for entry and reform to the bloc’s immigration policies.

EU Reforms Immigration Policy, Introduces Entrance Fees<br><br>The European Union is on the path of immigration reform, as the bloc is planning to charge non-EU tourists a new fee to enter member states. In a bid to curb migration and meet the growing demand for visas, the European Commission is set to introduce an “entrance tax” in 2024.<br><br>This new charge is part of a wider migration reform package aimed at reducing the number of asylum claims in the EU. Additionally, the bloc is looking to establish a common framework for migrant integration.<br><br>In line with these developments, the European Commission has outlined a new visa policy that will introduce new fees for individuals from countries that fail to cooperate with the EU in the readmission of irregular migrants. Furthermore, the EU is exploring the option of entrance taxes for non-EU nationals.