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
A big advantage is the simplicity. No planning is necessary. If you decide to travel to Italy on Tuesday, you can do so on the same day. All you need is a valid passport and belong to one of the countries that have free access to the Schengen area. This is easy and comfortable and corresponds to the idea that many people have of traveling.
Most people entering the Schengen area want to see the sights of the countries or do business there. Unfortunately, there are also few travelers who have darker intentions. They want to commit crimes or even hatch terrorist attacks. It is in the interest of all visitors that these people are denied access to the Schengen area. This is probably the most important disadvantage of visa liberalization. ETIAS removes this disadvantage, and at very little cost.
Is ETIAS the end of visa liberalization?
Many people may think so, but it is not. Those who needed a visa for the Schengen area in the past will still have to apply for it. The others have to take a few minutes before departure. The procedure does not take longer. In most cases the permit is issued and the tourist or business traveler can visit the country of his choice.
The application is filled out via the Internet, on a computer, tablet or cell phone. Since most people have a device at home, the effort is minimal. There is no need to go to the authorities and there is no need to pick up paper.
Only the most important data is requested. This data is only stored as long as necessary according to the data protection regulations.
ETIAS is therefore by no means the end of visa liberalization, but a way to make the borders of the Schengen area more secure
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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
A big advantage is the simplicity. No planning is necessary. If you decide to travel to Italy on Tuesday, you can do so on the same day. All you need is a valid passport and belong to one of the countries that have free access to the Schengen area. This is easy and comfortable and corresponds to the idea that many people have of traveling.
Most people entering the Schengen area want to see the sights of the countries or do business there. Unfortunately, there are also few travelers who have darker intentions. They want to commit crimes or even hatch terrorist attacks. It is in the interest of all visitors that these people are denied access to the Schengen area. This is probably the most important disadvantage of visa liberalization. ETIAS removes this disadvantage, and at very little cost.
Is ETIAS the end of visa liberalization?
Many people may think so, but it is not. Those who needed a visa for the Schengen area in the past will still have to apply for it. The others have to take a few minutes before departure. The procedure does not take longer. In most cases the permit is issued and the tourist or business traveler can visit the country of his choice.
The application is filled out via the Internet, on a computer, tablet or cell phone. Since most people have a device at home, the effort is minimal. There is no need to go to the authorities and there is no need to pick up paper.
Only the most important data is requested. This data is only stored as long as necessary according to the data protection regulations.
ETIAS is therefore by no means the end of visa liberalization, but a way to make the borders of the Schengen area more secure