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Is it possible to enter enclaves within the Schengen area with ETIAS?
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There are several enclaves in Europe that are surrounded by the Schengen area but are not part of it themselves. These are the small states of Andorra between France and Spain, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City. The latter two are completely surrounded by Italy. Monaco has only one border with France and also borders on the Mediterranean. Time and again, travellers ask themselves whether they will be able to travel to these states with the ETIAS in the future or whether they will need a visa.

More and more tourists travel to the Schengen area
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Europe is a popular destination for tourists from Asia and the USA. Many tourists choose to travel to destinations within the Schengen area. However, the more tourists travel to the Schengen area, the greater the risk of terrorist attacks. The USA reacted to this threat several years ago and established the ESTA system. Anyone who wants to travel to the USA can only do so if they first fill out an ESTA application. From the end of 2022, this will also be the case in Europe. Anyone who wants to enter the Schengen area will then need an ETIAS form.

What is known about the validity of ETIAS
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ETIAS is very similar to the US ESTA system, but there are some differences. These are not to the disadvantage of the traveller. On the contrary, the tourist can appeal against a negative decision and the validity is longer. The following is about the validity of ETIAS and then about which countries you can enter with it.

 The ETIAS permit is valid for three years

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