What is ETIAS, the European Union's new travel information and authorization system, and how does it work?
In this article we explain briefly what the European Travel Information and Authorization System is and what it is for.
Why ETIAS?
ETIAS aims at the security checks of non-EU citizens who enter the country without a visa Schengen area better control of travel, which contributes to:
- a high level of security;
- preventing illegal immigration;
- protecting public health;
- more effective border controls;
- the objectives of the Schengen Information System;
- the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offenses or other serious criminal offences.
What are the key points of ETIAS?
- ETIAS is an automated IT system for identifying security or illegal migration risks posed by visa-exempt travelers traveling to the Schengen area, while respecting fundamental rights and data protection.
- It is developed by eu-LISA and should be operational in 2022.
- Non-EU citizens who do not require a visa to travel to the Schengen area must apply for a travel authorization (ETIAS) prior to travel.
- After completing an online application form, the system carries out checks against EU information systems for borders and security.
- Pre-verification of non-EU citizens who are exempt from the visa requirement:
- facilitates border controls;
- prevents bureaucracy and delays for travelers when they report to the borders;
- ensures coordinated and harmonized risk assessment of non-EU citizens;
- and significantly reduces entry refusals at border crossing points.
What is authorization in the case of ETIAS?
- The Etias travel authorization costs EUR 7,00 and is valid for three years. The travel authorization may be revoked if the conditions for its issue are no longer met, or canceled if the conditions were not met at the time of issue.
- If a travel authorization is refused, the applicant retains the right to appeal. The appeal can be lodged in the EU country that took the decision on the application and in accordance with that country's national law.
Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
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