Australian travellers could soon find it easier to go to the US but more complicated to enter Europe. Here’s why

In 2025 it could get both more complicated to travel to Europe and easier to travel to the US under changes being introduced to their respective visa systems.
Australia has signed on to participate in the US Global Entry program from next year, which will make passage into the country easier for applicants.
At the same time, long-touted changes to the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) will come into effect in 2025, and will change entry requirements for Australians.
Here is everything you need to know about the changes: