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How to get an ETIAS without a computer and internet connection
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According to everything that is known about ETIAS so far, the application is done via the Internet. Now there are people who have neither an Internet connection nor the corresponding terminal equipment. Do they now have to apply for a Schengen visa in the future or do without traveling to the Schengen area altogether? They do not have to, there are possibilities for these groups of people as well, which are explained below.

 An ETIAS application can also be filled out by a third party

The right visa for every occasion
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The end of 2022 is expected to be the time. The ETIAS visa will be introduced and from then on will be a fixed component of the visas with which entry into the Schengen area or a member country is possible. The other visas will of course continue to exist and still have their justification. ETIAS serves the security in the Schengen area and at the same time it is a system that requires little effort from the travelers.

Who needs an ETIAS visa?

FRONTEX plays an important role in European security
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In the past posts, there has been repeated talk of FRONTEX. Although this term also appears again and again in the daily media, many people have little idea about it.

 What is FRONTEX?

The only constant is change
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The world continues to evolve. Today even much faster than before. Digital technology has decisively changed the way we communicate and process data. Of course, this has also had an impact on the way we travel. In a split second, anyone can get an airline ticket and a hotel reservation. However, the advancing digitalization does not only have advantages. For example, a whole new type of cybercrime has emerged. The open borders within Europe further reinforce this effect. The unhindered entry of people into the Schengen area is paid for with a higher security risk.

What happens between application and approval
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The period from application to approval of an ETIAS application takes only a few hours. Nevertheless, many processes take place in the background. Normally, the traveler does not notice any of this. In most cases, the ETIAS is approved without any problems. Only when one of the databases involved reports a hit is the applicant scrutinized more closely.

 The ETIAS information system connects the customer with the security authorities

How long is ETIAS valid?
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ETIAS is indispensable for the security of the Schengen area. The effort is low and also the costs are kept within limits. Once issued, the tourist can travel in the Schengen area for three years. Of course, travelers are not allowed to stay there indefinitely. Unlike ESTA, ETIAS has a very precise regulation. Entry is possible for 90 days within a period of 180 days.

 The validity of ETIAS can vary

Fill in ETIAS - with and without computer
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It will probably take another two years before ETIAS becomes a reality for citizens outside the Schengen states. Nevertheless, it is good to get a little bit involved now. The additional task of filling out an ETIAS application may be inconvenient for some travelers, but it is necessary. It improves the security of all people in the Schengen area, including the traveller himself.

 The application can be easily filled in online

How does ETIAS relate to DSGV
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ETIAS is a concept for future entries into the Schengen area. The reader must always be aware that many statements here are subject to reservation. Regulations can change and then ETIAS has to adapt to the changed conditions. However, travellers can assume that ETIAS always complies with existing laws. This also applies to the processing of data. Here we have the Data Protection Basic Regulation (DSGVO).

What exactly does the basic regulation on data protection mean for travelers to the Schengen area

What changes will travel to the Schengen area bring?
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It will probably take another two years before ETIAS is finally introduced. Nevertheless, it makes sense to start thinking about it now. The changes are minor, but those who do not comply with the new regulations will be able to cross the borders of the Schengen area in the future.

 For travelers with visa nothing changes

When do I need ETIAS, when do I need a Schengen visa?
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In the Schengen area the confusion caused by different visas was not exactly minor even before the introduction of ETIAs. Now ETIAS adds another variant. Some fear that the chaos regarding the different visas in the Schengen area could increase. But that is not to be feared. Anyone who wants to take a vacation in the Schengen area or is planning a business trip needs either a Schengen visa or an ETIAS. Those who have needed a visa for such trips so far will continue to need one.

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