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Schengen Area and reduce illegal immigration into the bloc. Since then, it has been enshrined in EU legislation and work carried out to make it a reality from 2022 onwards. As part of the passenger screening goals of the project, those visiting Europe without a visa for trips of under 90 days within a 180-day period will need to register with the system prior to arriving. This will be done via an electronic visa waiver. This will give authorities the chance to properly check passengers to ensure they don’t pose a threat to EU residents or have a history of overstaying on visas.
How Traveling to Europe and Scandinavia Will Change in 2022 Text ETIAS,The European Travel Information and Authorisation System
Travelers to Europe in 2022 will need to get an ETIAS visa waiver before entering the EU. Read How Traveling to Europe and Scandinavia Will Change in 2022 and find out what you will need to do to get ready for this change. 2022 will be a milestone year for traveling to Europe as it will mark the launch of the ETIAS visa waiver. Until now, entering the EU Schengen
Area has just involved a passport check and little else for travelers from the US, UK, or Canada. However, this will change next year and ETIAS will become a mandatory step from 2023 onwards for visitors from visa-exempt countries. However, getting an ETIAS waiver will be a fast and simple process and once you have it registered it can be used multiple times for up to 3 years. More importantly, it’s going to make travel to Europe more seamless and secure. Read on below to learn more about: • • • • •
Why ETIAS will be introduced next year Who needs it How to apply for your electronic visa waiver online The most important travel tips for 2022 What Is ETIAS and Why Is Travel to Europe Changing?
ETIAS (Electronic Travel Information and Authorization System) was first proposed in 2016 as a means to enhance the border security of the
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Getting an ETIAS waiver will be a fast and simple process and once you have it registered it can be used multiple times for up to 3 years
Who Needs an ETIAS Visa Waiver? Anyone traveling to Europe from one of 62 visa-free countries will need an ETIAS visa waiver to visit the 26-country Schengen Area. This will be a mandatory requirement from 2023 onwards. This includes nationals from the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Visitors from these countries will need to hold a valid ETIAS authorization prior to visiting any Schengen countries. How to Apply for ETIAS The application for ETIAS can be
