ETIAS is the new EU travel information and authorization system. The system applies to third-country nationals who are exempt from the visa requirement and wish to travel to the Schengen area.
EU introduces ETIAS this year
Currently, British citizens and other citizens of 63 so-called third countries are allowed to travel to Europe visa-free. The necessary changes will be made for this group at the end of 2022 due to the introduction of ETIAS.
Adjusted entry rules for the Netherlands for travelers outside the EU/Schengen
From 22 December 2021, new rules will apply to travelers from outside the EU/Schengen who depart for the Netherlands. They must always have a negative test result with them.
The Netherlands is tightening entry rules from countries outside Europe
From next Wednesday, stricter entry rules will apply to travelers from countries outside the Schengen area. Travelers from the so-called third countries must then be able to submit a negative test result, even if they have been fully vaccinated or have recently recovered from corona.
The Schengen area
This poster shows a geopolitical map with the 27 countries of the Schengen area and the countries with a different status. The movement of people in each of those countries is also briefly explained.
EU: Schengen must be stronger, safer and more resilient
The European Commission has presented a new strategy to make the largest area of free travel in the world – the Schengen area – stronger, safer and more resilient.