Anyone who travels to the USA frequently has been familiar with ESTA since 2009. It is used to secure the US borders. The attack on the World Trade Center hit the USA hard and they reacted immediately. Every traveler must now fill out an ESTA application. The Schengen area is by no means safe from attacks. Again and again, terrorist attacks occur here as well. To keep the danger lower, the participating countries want to introduce a similar system from the end of 2022. Travelers to the USA will recognize some of the procedures. Some things have also been changed.
The following similarities exist between ESTA and ETIAS
The application process in both cases is via the Internet. If you don't have an internet connection, you have to ask a friend or use an agency.
The traveler must transfer the data from the passport and answer security questions. Then the data is checked and the applicant receives an entry permit by e-mail.
In both cases, although an application is an important requirement, it does not guarantee entry. The border official can refuse entry if he or she believes that the traveler poses a danger.
The following differences exist between ESTA and ETIAS
First of all, there is the validity of the systems. ESTA is valid for two years, ETIAS for three years. In both cases, the duration of validity is limited by the passport. If the passport expires, ETIAS and ESTA also lose their validity.
ESTA is valid for the entire USA. Of course, ETIAS is also valid for the entire Schengen area. Only at the first entry you have to decide for a country. This is binding. The next time the tourist may enter wherever he wants.
The fees are different. While ESTA must be paid by all travelers, ETIAS only applies to adults 18 years and older.
The frequency of entry is not clearly regulated with ESTA, which repeatedly leads to misunderstandings at the border. Travelers can enter 90 days within a 180-day period with ETIAS.
The above differences and commonality may change over time. Here on the blog readers will be informed about current changes in a timely manner.
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Anyone who travels to the USA frequently has been familiar with ESTA since 2009. It is used to secure the US borders. The attack on the World Trade Center hit the USA hard and they reacted immediately. Every traveler must now fill out an ESTA application. The Schengen area is by no means safe from attacks. Again and again, terrorist attacks occur here as well. To keep the danger lower, the participating countries want to introduce a similar system from the end of 2022. Travelers to the USA will recognize some of the procedures. Some things have also been changed.
The following similarities exist between ESTA and ETIAS
The application process in both cases is via the Internet. If you don't have an internet connection, you have to ask a friend or use an agency.
The traveler must transfer the data from the passport and answer security questions. Then the data is checked and the applicant receives an entry permit by e-mail.
In both cases, although an application is an important requirement, it does not guarantee entry. The border official can refuse entry if he or she believes that the traveler poses a danger.
The following differences exist between ESTA and ETIAS
First of all, there is the validity of the systems. ESTA is valid for two years, ETIAS for three years. In both cases, the duration of validity is limited by the passport. If the passport expires, ETIAS and ESTA also lose their validity.
ESTA is valid for the entire USA. Of course, ETIAS is also valid for the entire Schengen area. Only at the first entry you have to decide for a country. This is binding. The next time the tourist may enter wherever he wants.
The fees are different. While ESTA must be paid by all travelers, ETIAS only applies to adults 18 years and older.
The frequency of entry is not clearly regulated with ESTA, which repeatedly leads to misunderstandings at the border. Travelers can enter 90 days within a 180-day period with ETIAS.
The above differences and commonality may change over time. Here on the blog readers will be informed about current changes in a timely manner.