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Beginning Jan. 21, 2021, all Americans looking to travel to a European Schengen-zone country, including France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and others, will need ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) authorization. This includes minors.
It’s not a visa. It’s a permit. You go to a web site, pay 7 Euros, fill out the form, it does a security check, and you save/print the permit. It’s supposed to be a couple of minutes. If you fail the security screening, it’s processed manually and a human decides if you can be admitted to Europe. I imagine you will be asked for your etias permit number along with your passport information when you check in for a flight to Europe. No different from entering your known traveler number for TSA Pre.
I’m wondering about DUI convictions. Those already keep you out of Canada unless you jump through hoops. Another reason to never drink and drive.
7 Euros isn’t gonna kill me. Way cheaper and less hassle than getting TSA Pre, Global Entry, or NEXUS. I’ve had visa applications that were a PITA and required a trip to the consulate. This is trivial.
The ETIAS system is similar to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) the United States uses for countries in the Visa Waiver.
So ETIAS is just a visa waiver system, although as already pointed out it cost seven euros.
Anyone travelling to the US from most of Europe requires an ESTA Visa Waive fot stays of less than 90 daysr, which you can fill in on-line, and it seems the EU is now bringing in a similar system, although I think there are other more effective ways for the EU to improve border security including the scrapping of Schenghen.
A full visa is required for those staying over 90 days in the US and will also be the case under the new ETIAS system.
Last edited by Brave New World; 03-09-2019 at 04:32 AM..
The ETIAS system is similar to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) the United States uses for countries in the Visa Waiver.
So ETIAS is just a visa waiver system, although as already pointed out it cost seven euros.
Anyone travelling to the US from most of Europe requires an ESTA Visa Waive fot stays of less than 90 daysr, which you can fill in on-line, and it seems the EU is now bringing in a similar system, although I think there are other more effective ways for the EU to improve border security including the scrapping of Schenghen.
A full visa is required for those staying over 90 days in the US and will also be the case under the new ETIAS system.
Can I assume that there is/will be a charge for the ETIAS visa waiver?
I have several business trips to Germany in a year, but my employer will pay for it anyways.
Bear in mind that, although it’s only seven euros, and it’s an easy process, they’ll only keep making it more expensive and difficult to obtain over the years.
I have several business trips to Germany in a year, but my employer will pay for it anyways.
Bear in mind that, although it’s only seven euros, and it’s an easy process, they’ll only keep making it more expensive and difficult to obtain over the years.
Oh I don't know. Tourism brings in big money to many EU nations, don't think anyone seriously wants to kill that golden egg laying goose.
Beginning Jan. 21, 2021, all Americans looking to travel to a European Schengen-zone country, including France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and others, will need ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) authorization. This includes minors.
My understanding is that all travelers will need an ETIAS authorization but minors won’t need to pay the 7 euro fee.
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