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.
Those who do not need a Schengen visa so far will need an ETIAS application in the future
It is easy to determine who will need a visa or ETIAS approval in the future. Travellers who used to simply reach for their passports in the past now need to spend a few extra minutes. The application can be easily filled out online. ETIAS applications are available to residents of countries that are not considered to be dangerous based on past experience. Since no one knows for sure whether this is really the case, these tourists or business travelers are checked a little more closely. The applicant will not notice this.
As before, travelers from countries that are not considered safe require a visa. This has always been the case and will not change with the ETIAS visa. These tourists must first go to the consulate of their first destination country and apply for a visa there. This may take some time. This group of people is better advised to apply for a visa early, otherwise their travel plans are at risk.
There are differences between ETIAS and the Schengen visa
As mentioned above, in order to obtain a Schengen visa, the tourist must visit the consulate of his home country. The time required can be reduced by using a visa service provider, as they will take care of the necessary documents and, if possible, the administrative procedures.
For an ETIAS visa, the applicant does not have to leave the house, provided he or she has an internet connection and an appropriate terminal device. This does not necessarily have to be a computer, by the way. A cell phone or tablet can also be used to access the site. However, great care must be taken when filling out the form on a small screen. An error is quickly made and may invalidate the application.
The ETIAS application is not only faster to fill in, it is also much cheaper.
The validity period is three years, the limiting factor being the passport. If the passport expires before the end of the three-year period, the ETIAS application is also invalid. It may be worthwhile to have a new passport issued first if it is no longer valid.
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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.
Those who do not need a Schengen visa so far will need an ETIAS application in the future
It is easy to determine who will need a visa or ETIAS approval in the future. Travellers who used to simply reach for their passports in the past now need to spend a few extra minutes. The application can be easily filled out online. ETIAS applications are available to residents of countries that are not considered to be dangerous based on past experience. Since no one knows for sure whether this is really the case, these tourists or business travelers are checked a little more closely. The applicant will not notice this.
As before, travelers from countries that are not considered safe require a visa. This has always been the case and will not change with the ETIAS visa. These tourists must first go to the consulate of their first destination country and apply for a visa there. This may take some time. This group of people is better advised to apply for a visa early, otherwise their travel plans are at risk.
There are differences between ETIAS and the Schengen visa
As mentioned above, in order to obtain a Schengen visa, the tourist must visit the consulate of his home country. The time required can be reduced by using a visa service provider, as they will take care of the necessary documents and, if possible, the administrative procedures.
For an ETIAS visa, the applicant does not have to leave the house, provided he or she has an internet connection and an appropriate terminal device. This does not necessarily have to be a computer, by the way. A cell phone or tablet can also be used to access the site. However, great care must be taken when filling out the form on a small screen. An error is quickly made and may invalidate the application.
The ETIAS application is not only faster to fill in, it is also much cheaper.
The validity period is three years, the limiting factor being the passport. If the passport expires before the end of the three-year period, the ETIAS application is also invalid. It may be worthwhile to have a new passport issued first if it is no longer valid.