Time and again, travellers complain about the ETIAS form they will have to fill out from the end of 2022. The effort seems too high and on top of that, the application also costs a fee. English newspapers even spoke of an entry fee. Contrary to what the media would have you believe, this is not "revenge" for Brexit, but a necessity. Now that the UK has left the EU, citizens in this country also have to fill in the form. The following article shows how the filling in is likely to proceed and what travellers need to look out for.
Simply fill out the application online
It is important to have a working internet connection and a suitable terminal device. Presumably, the site will have a so-called Responsive Design, which means that the homepage adapts to the end device. So if you only have a mobile phone, you can fill out the form just as well. Now, not everyone has an internet connection, especially older people often still do. They can still enter the Schengen area. They just have to fill in the form through a friend, from the grandchildren or with the help of a travel agent or agency.
When filling in the form, the traveller should pay attention to the utmost concentration. A small mistake can invalidate the travel application. This applies especially to the passport data. The application is only valid with a specific passport. If the passport number, name and other data do not match, the application is invalid. However, the tourist still receives the travel permit. Often this only becomes apparent when crossing the border. The tourist or business traveller cannot board the plane. Now he can make another application, but the plane will hardly wait for the traveller.
The application is approved within a short time
The approval of the application usually takes only a few hours. Nevertheless, in individual cases it can take several days. This will be the case if one of the databases has reported a hit. In this case, the application is checked by hand and only then a decision is made. A rejection should be very rare. If it does happen, there is a good reason. Now the only remaining option is to apply for a Schengen visa. However, this is likely to upset the traveller's plans a little, because issuing a visa takes much longer and is more expensive.
How to travel safely in the Schengen area
The first destination is determined by the application. The tourist specifies this and is free to choose the other destinations. When he applies and crosses the border, his data is checked against several databases. If there is a hit, he usually does not receive an ETIAS application and is not allowed to travel. This makes Europe less likely to be the target of terrorist attacks. This makes Europe safer overall, which also benefits tourists from all over the world.
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Time and again, travellers complain about the ETIAS form they will have to fill out from the end of 2022. The effort seems too high and on top of that, the application also costs a fee. English newspapers even spoke of an entry fee. Contrary to what the media would have you believe, this is not "revenge" for Brexit, but a necessity. Now that the UK has left the EU, citizens in this country also have to fill in the form. The following article shows how the filling in is likely to proceed and what travellers need to look out for.
Simply fill out the application online
It is important to have a working internet connection and a suitable terminal device. Presumably, the site will have a so-called Responsive Design, which means that the homepage adapts to the end device. So if you only have a mobile phone, you can fill out the form just as well. Now, not everyone has an internet connection, especially older people often still do. They can still enter the Schengen area. They just have to fill in the form through a friend, from the grandchildren or with the help of a travel agent or agency.
When filling in the form, the traveller should pay attention to the utmost concentration. A small mistake can invalidate the travel application. This applies especially to the passport data. The application is only valid with a specific passport. If the passport number, name and other data do not match, the application is invalid. However, the tourist still receives the travel permit. Often this only becomes apparent when crossing the border. The tourist or business traveller cannot board the plane. Now he can make another application, but the plane will hardly wait for the traveller.
The application is approved within a short time
The approval of the application usually takes only a few hours. Nevertheless, in individual cases it can take several days. This will be the case if one of the databases has reported a hit. In this case, the application is checked by hand and only then a decision is made. A rejection should be very rare. If it does happen, there is a good reason. Now the only remaining option is to apply for a Schengen visa. However, this is likely to upset the traveller's plans a little, because issuing a visa takes much longer and is more expensive.
How to travel safely in the Schengen area
The first destination is determined by the application. The tourist specifies this and is free to choose the other destinations. When he applies and crosses the border, his data is checked against several databases. If there is a hit, he usually does not receive an ETIAS application and is not allowed to travel. This makes Europe less likely to be the target of terrorist attacks. This makes Europe safer overall, which also benefits tourists from all over the world.