ETIAS will be established at the end of 2022 and so far it is not possible to say with certainty what exactly the system will look like. However, it can be assumed that it will have similarities with the US ESTA system. There are some differences that are already known. For example, with ETIAS, the tourist can travel to the Schengen area for three years. If the application is rejected, the tourist or business traveller can appeal against it.
In order to avoid problems when filling in the application form, during the approval process and when entering the country, he or she can use the following guidelines as a guide.
Avoid mistakes when filling in the form
Unfortunately, avoidable errors occur time and again because care was simply not taken when filling out the application. The ETIAS application always refers to a travel document, i.e. in most cases a passport. If the passport expires within the validity period of the ETIAS application, ETIAS also becomes invalid.
All information must be transferred from the passport to the document. This is usually not a problem with the name, but a mistake in the passport number will invalidate the application. It is therefore a good idea to check the numbers several times and to have the entry checked by a second person.
If you have problems filling in the form or do not have access to the internet, you can get help from friends, acquaintances, a travel agency or an agency.
If your application is rejected, you can file an appeal
In rare cases, an application may be rejected. This happens when there is a hit in the databases. If the traveller believes that the rejection is incorrect, he or she can appeal against it. If the rejection is final, the only remaining option is to apply for a visa. This costs time. If you think you might be rejected, it is better to apply for a visa immediately.
What to bear in mind when entering the country
From the end of 2022, ETIAS will be the basic requirement for entry into the Schengen area. However, this is not a guarantee for entry. The border official can refuse entry. He will make use of this right if there are compelling reasons for doing so. This can happen, for example, if the traveller gives the impression at the border crossing that he or she could pose a danger. The tourist or business traveller must always keep this in mind.
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ETIAS will be established at the end of 2022 and so far it is not possible to say with certainty what exactly the system will look like. However, it can be assumed that it will have similarities with the US ESTA system. There are some differences that are already known. For example, with ETIAS, the tourist can travel to the Schengen area for three years. If the application is rejected, the tourist or business traveller can appeal against it.
In order to avoid problems when filling in the application form, during the approval process and when entering the country, he or she can use the following guidelines as a guide.
Avoid mistakes when filling in the form
Unfortunately, avoidable errors occur time and again because care was simply not taken when filling out the application. The ETIAS application always refers to a travel document, i.e. in most cases a passport. If the passport expires within the validity period of the ETIAS application, ETIAS also becomes invalid.
All information must be transferred from the passport to the document. This is usually not a problem with the name, but a mistake in the passport number will invalidate the application. It is therefore a good idea to check the numbers several times and to have the entry checked by a second person.
If you have problems filling in the form or do not have access to the internet, you can get help from friends, acquaintances, a travel agency or an agency.
If your application is rejected, you can file an appeal
In rare cases, an application may be rejected. This happens when there is a hit in the databases. If the traveller believes that the rejection is incorrect, he or she can appeal against it. If the rejection is final, the only remaining option is to apply for a visa. This costs time. If you think you might be rejected, it is better to apply for a visa immediately.
What to bear in mind when entering the country
From the end of 2022, ETIAS will be the basic requirement for entry into the Schengen area. However, this is not a guarantee for entry. The border official can refuse entry. He will make use of this right if there are compelling reasons for doing so. This can happen, for example, if the traveller gives the impression at the border crossing that he or she could pose a danger. The tourist or business traveller must always keep this in mind.