FRONTEX is a name that many have heard, but few can imagine. FRONTEX is responsible for the surveillance of borders, both land and sea borders. FRONTEX's headquarters are in Warsaw. The agency has been in existence since 2004 and carries out its tasks in close cooperation with the individual member states. With the introduction of ETIAS at the end of 2022, the work of FRONTEX will of course also increase. Currently, FRONTEX employs around 1200 people. This number is expected to increase to 10,000 by 2027. 

Anyone who wants to enter the Schengen area after 2022 needs an ETIAS permit. This allows them to enter 26 countries. However, not all countries in Europe belong to the Schengen area. If you travel to the Vatican or Monaco, you will hardly notice that you are in another state. The same applies to San Marino and Andorra. Although these states are within the Schengen area, they do not belong to it. Therefore, entry with ETIAS is not really possible. Nevertheless, these countries can be visited without any problems.