Santa Barbara Travel Bureau is currently open and fully staffed in both our Montecito and Santa Barbara offices.
Office Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm PST Monday – Friday
If you need after-hours assistance, please call 800-823-2590
We are continually monitoring the everchanging factors affecting travel, such as weather disruptions, COVID-19 and the need for a Real ID.
This page has resources and information relating to travel. If you have any questions or concerns, you may refer below or feel free to call our main line at (805) 966-3116. We are here to help our clients and travel partners. The policies, regulations, and updates are happening by the minute, so it is best to double-check information or contact one of our Travel Advisors.
Europe requiring ETIAS form in 2024 – Americans who plan to travel to the 26 members of Europe’s Schengen Zone in 2024 will have to apply for a new travel authorization called ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System). This new travel authorization form will be required upon entry and is another layer that the European Union is using to protect and strengthen its borders. The U.S. currently requires an ESTA for people entering the U.S. and this is to mimic our system. The application form will take about 10 minutes to fill out and yes, there will be a 7 euro fee to get your ETIAS approval. For a list of all the countries you will need an ETIAS in 2024 please CLICK HERE
What to know about the ETIAS ‘visa’ — when to get it, how to apply and how much it will cost
IATA – Personalised Passport, Visa & Health travel documentation advice (iatatravelcentre.com)
Starting from 12th June 2022, no one will have to submit a COVID negative test report before entering the United States of America.
The need for a Real ID or a passport to board domestic flights has been pushed to 2025.
