Currently there are two ways to enter the Schengen area. Residents of many countries simply grab a valid passport and visit the country or countries for which they have booked. This is simple and uncomplicated. For some purposes, such as taking up employment or studying, the visitor needs special visas that relate to one country. He can obtain these from the respective consulate in his home country. There are also countries that cannot enter with a passport. These require a visa. This takes more time and is more expensive.

The Schengen area is characterized by the so-called visa liberalization. This means that many travelers can visit the area without applying for a visa. In concrete terms, they only need an identity card and can enter the country. This is convenient, but will change in the coming years. In the future, anyone wishing to enter the Schengen area will need a quarter of an hour. That's all it will take to fill out the ETIAS form

 Advantages and disadvantages of visa liberalization