The ETIAS visa, introduced at the end of 2022, will not render the other entitlements obsolete. ETIAS is a useful addition to the existing regulations. Those who have required a Schengen visa up to now will continue to require this entry permit. The situation is different for travelers who were previously able to enter the Schengen area without any major effort. These require an ESTA permit. However, the system is simple and the work involved is minimal.
The ETIAS visa for tourists and business travelers
The list of countries that do not require a Schengen visa is long and can be consulted on the official website of ETIAS. In the future, those who are staying in the Schengen area for visits to relatives, tourist purposes or for medical treatment will need this authorization. Those who travel to the Schengen area for business purposes can also do so with an ETIAS permit. However, this does not mean that you are going to take up employment. An ETIAS visa is valid for visiting trade fairs, conferences or exploring business opportunities. The ETIAS is valid for three years from the date of issue. However, this is only valid if the passport does not expire before then. If this is the case, the ETIAS must be reapplied for earlier.
Wide range of Schengen visas
Travellers who wish to enter the Schengen area for a reason other than those mentioned above require a Schengen visa. Tourists and business travelers coming from a country that is not on the list must first obtain a Schengen visa. If you want to travel to all countries, you need to get a so-called uniform Schengen visa. Category A is for airport transfers. This means that the traveler cannot enter the Schengen area, but can only stay at the airport.
If the tourist only wants to stay in the country for a short time, a short-term visa of category C is optimal. This is available for a single entry, a double entry and for a multiple entry.
The multiple entry visa is available as a one year visa, three year visa or five year visa. With the visa the traveler can visit the Schengen area an unlimited number of times, but again the rule is that the stay is only possible for 90 days within a 180 day period.
There are also national visas, which are marked with "D". Anyone wishing to study or work in a country within the Schengen area requires such a visa.
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The ETIAS visa, introduced at the end of 2022, will not render the other entitlements obsolete. ETIAS is a useful addition to the existing regulations. Those who have required a Schengen visa up to now will continue to require this entry permit. The situation is different for travelers who were previously able to enter the Schengen area without any major effort. These require an ESTA permit. However, the system is simple and the work involved is minimal.
The ETIAS visa for tourists and business travelers
The list of countries that do not require a Schengen visa is long and can be consulted on the official website of ETIAS. In the future, those who are staying in the Schengen area for visits to relatives, tourist purposes or for medical treatment will need this authorization. Those who travel to the Schengen area for business purposes can also do so with an ETIAS permit. However, this does not mean that you are going to take up employment. An ETIAS visa is valid for visiting trade fairs, conferences or exploring business opportunities. The ETIAS is valid for three years from the date of issue. However, this is only valid if the passport does not expire before then. If this is the case, the ETIAS must be reapplied for earlier.
Wide range of Schengen visas
Travellers who wish to enter the Schengen area for a reason other than those mentioned above require a Schengen visa. Tourists and business travelers coming from a country that is not on the list must first obtain a Schengen visa. If you want to travel to all countries, you need to get a so-called uniform Schengen visa. Category A is for airport transfers. This means that the traveler cannot enter the Schengen area, but can only stay at the airport.
If the tourist only wants to stay in the country for a short time, a short-term visa of category C is optimal. This is available for a single entry, a double entry and for a multiple entry.
The multiple entry visa is available as a one year visa, three year visa or five year visa. With the visa the traveler can visit the Schengen area an unlimited number of times, but again the rule is that the stay is only possible for 90 days within a 180 day period.
There are also national visas, which are marked with "D". Anyone wishing to study or work in a country within the Schengen area requires such a visa.