In practice, it will be rare for an ETIAS application to be rejected. Nevertheless, it is not impossible. In any case, the authorities want to prevent criminals or terrorists from entering the Schengen area. If the applicant believes that his or her ETIAS has been unjustifiably rejected, he or she can appeal against it. This is one difference to the US ESTA system. In the event of a rejection, USA travelers do not receive a reason.
The traveler is subject to a comprehensive review
The processing of the data is of course in accordance with the data protection guidelines. Initially, a query is made to the various European databases. In these, people are listed who have already been conspicuous in recent years for minor or major offences. Some databases, like the Schengen Information System or the Visa Information System. Others are currently being created. There is also a query in the database of Interpol. If the system reports a hit, the traveler is not yet automatically rejected,
Now the application is further checked manually. This is done by a specially trained team. This extends the processing time by up to 96 hours. In some cases, it may be necessary to request additional data from the travelers.
If the authorities still believe that an ETIAS permit cannot be issued, the application will be rejected. The applicant can be sure. That this will not be done lightly.
A rejection is not the end of the travel plans
Any refusal will be clearly justified and the traveler can lodge an appeal with the relevant authorities. If he can justify his objection, there is a good chance that he will be able to travel after all.
Even if the ETIAS application is approved, entry can still be refused. The border official checks the data. If the data do not match the identity document, entry is not possible. In this case, he must submit an application at the airport. But of course nobody can say whether the permit will be granted before the plane takes off.
Even if the papers are in order, the border official can refuse entry. If he has the feeling that the traveler could pose a danger, he will make use of this right. However, this will certainly only happen in exceptional cases. Nevertheless, travellers should always be aware that an ETIAS does not yet guarantee entry.
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In practice, it will be rare for an ETIAS application to be rejected. Nevertheless, it is not impossible. In any case, the authorities want to prevent criminals or terrorists from entering the Schengen area. If the applicant believes that his or her ETIAS has been unjustifiably rejected, he or she can appeal against it. This is one difference to the US ESTA system. In the event of a rejection, USA travelers do not receive a reason.
The traveler is subject to a comprehensive review
The processing of the data is of course in accordance with the data protection guidelines. Initially, a query is made to the various European databases. In these, people are listed who have already been conspicuous in recent years for minor or major offences. Some databases, like the Schengen Information System or the Visa Information System. Others are currently being created. There is also a query in the database of Interpol. If the system reports a hit, the traveler is not yet automatically rejected,
Now the application is further checked manually. This is done by a specially trained team. This extends the processing time by up to 96 hours. In some cases, it may be necessary to request additional data from the travelers.
If the authorities still believe that an ETIAS permit cannot be issued, the application will be rejected. The applicant can be sure. That this will not be done lightly.
A rejection is not the end of the travel plans
Any refusal will be clearly justified and the traveler can lodge an appeal with the relevant authorities. If he can justify his objection, there is a good chance that he will be able to travel after all.
Even if the ETIAS application is approved, entry can still be refused. The border official checks the data. If the data do not match the identity document, entry is not possible. In this case, he must submit an application at the airport. But of course nobody can say whether the permit will be granted before the plane takes off.
Even if the papers are in order, the border official can refuse entry. If he has the feeling that the traveler could pose a danger, he will make use of this right. However, this will certainly only happen in exceptional cases. Nevertheless, travellers should always be aware that an ETIAS does not yet guarantee entry.