European Union Denies U.S. Visa-Free Suspension

Snopes reported on Jan. 21, 2026, that claims the European Union would suspend visa-free travel for U.S. citizens on Feb. 1, 2026, are false. The outlet found no official statements or reputable reporting and flagged AI-generated images and text accompanying the rumor. It noted that EES launched in October 2025 and ETIAS will require a €20 pre-travel authorization when implemented.