On 23 June 2016, the British voted by a narrow majority to leave the EU. The official exit took place on 31 January 2020. There was a transition period until 31 December. Since 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom no longer belongs to the European Union. This means that the UK will be treated like any other country. For residents of the island who want to visit the EU, little will change for the time being. Citizens of many countries can enter the Schengen area without a visa. They only need a valid passport. Only with the introduction of ETIAS will the situation change for many travellers.
Residents of Great Britain will need an ETIAS in future
With the introduction of the European entry permit ETIAS, the British will also have to change. After the introduction, they will also only be able to enter the country with an ETIAS permit. Some tabloids even made a headline about the fact that the British now have to pay "entry" to Europe. Sure, there is a fee for the ETIAS permit, but it is not high and hardly justifies the effort of a newspaper report. It is far more important that Britons can feel safe in the Schengen area. People with criminal or even terrorist intentions are denied access to the Schengen area. This is made possible by several databases on which people who have already committed crimes are listed. Also on this list are people for whom there is a strong and well-founded suspicion that they could commit a crime.
The application is quickly filled out
It is difficult to understand the indignation of some media about the ETIAS form. The effort is comparatively low and anyone with an internet connection can fill out the application.
All that is required is a valid passport. The information must be conscientiously transferred from this passport. The passport and ETIAS are the entry tickets for the Schengen area. If the details do not match, the customs officer will refuse to allow you to cross the border. The passport number is particularly prone to error. It is easy to get two numbers wrong, or to confuse a zero with an O.
You will probably also be asked for the country of entry. This is obligatory for the first entry, after that it no longer matters. The security questions are also important. Then send off the application. In most cases, approval is granted within a short time. If the search in the various databases produces a hit, the application is checked by hand. In this case, approval will take a little longer.
Tips for tourists without internet
Registration is only possible via an online form. A computer is not absolutely necessary. Many people do not own such a device and manage their digital life with a smartphone. The form can be easily displayed on this device. It will probably have a modern design that automatically adapts to the device.
Even those who have neither an internet connection nor a terminal can fill out the ETIAS application. The easiest way is to ask a friend or relative for help. If you do not receive any assistance, simply contact an agency. They may also fill out the form on behalf of the traveller.
A permit is not a guarantee for crossing the border
In future, ETIAS will be the necessary requirement for entering the Schengen area. There is no guarantee. It is always the border official who decides. If, for any reason, the border guard feels that the traveller poses a danger, he or she will refuse permission. It is therefore important not to make any joking remarks at the border. We know from crossing the border into the USA that border officials repeatedly refuse travellers.
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On 23 June 2016, the British voted by a narrow majority to leave the EU. The official exit took place on 31 January 2020. There was a transition period until 31 December. Since 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom no longer belongs to the European Union. This means that the UK will be treated like any other country. For residents of the island who want to visit the EU, little will change for the time being. Citizens of many countries can enter the Schengen area without a visa. They only need a valid passport. Only with the introduction of ETIAS will the situation change for many travellers.
Residents of Great Britain will need an ETIAS in future
With the introduction of the European entry permit ETIAS, the British will also have to change. After the introduction, they will also only be able to enter the country with an ETIAS permit. Some tabloids even made a headline about the fact that the British now have to pay "entry" to Europe. Sure, there is a fee for the ETIAS permit, but it is not high and hardly justifies the effort of a newspaper report. It is far more important that Britons can feel safe in the Schengen area. People with criminal or even terrorist intentions are denied access to the Schengen area. This is made possible by several databases on which people who have already committed crimes are listed. Also on this list are people for whom there is a strong and well-founded suspicion that they could commit a crime.
The application is quickly filled out
It is difficult to understand the indignation of some media about the ETIAS form. The effort is comparatively low and anyone with an internet connection can fill out the application.
All that is required is a valid passport. The information must be conscientiously transferred from this passport. The passport and ETIAS are the entry tickets for the Schengen area. If the details do not match, the customs officer will refuse to allow you to cross the border. The passport number is particularly prone to error. It is easy to get two numbers wrong, or to confuse a zero with an O.
You will probably also be asked for the country of entry. This is obligatory for the first entry, after that it no longer matters. The security questions are also important. Then send off the application. In most cases, approval is granted within a short time. If the search in the various databases produces a hit, the application is checked by hand. In this case, approval will take a little longer.
Tips for tourists without internet
Registration is only possible via an online form. A computer is not absolutely necessary. Many people do not own such a device and manage their digital life with a smartphone. The form can be easily displayed on this device. It will probably have a modern design that automatically adapts to the device.
Even those who have neither an internet connection nor a terminal can fill out the ETIAS application. The easiest way is to ask a friend or relative for help. If you do not receive any assistance, simply contact an agency. They may also fill out the form on behalf of the traveller.
A permit is not a guarantee for crossing the border
In future, ETIAS will be the necessary requirement for entering the Schengen area. There is no guarantee. It is always the border official who decides. If, for any reason, the border guard feels that the traveller poses a danger, he or she will refuse permission. It is therefore important not to make any joking remarks at the border. We know from crossing the border into the USA that border officials repeatedly refuse travellers.