A stable and secure internet connection is part of many people's lives today. It is often forgotten that the internet is a relatively new development. The first sites only appeared in the mid-90s. Today, hardly any administration or business is conceivable without the Internet. So it is not surprising that ETIAS can only be applied for via the internet. Now, however, there are many travellers who are not comfortable with the internet and have neither access nor suitable terminal equipment. Will this group of people have to do without travel to the Schengen area in future? Of course not. The following article is an easy-to-understand guide on how to enter the Schengen area without any problems, even if you do not have your own internet.
Seek help in filling out the form
Although ETIAS can only be applied for via the internet, it does not mean that the traveller has to do it himself. If you ask a relative, grandson or daughter for help, you will certainly get it. They can fill out the form for the traveller. They can also deposit their own payment details.
If possible, the tourist should be present when filling out the form. This way he can answer questions immediately. In any case, the passport is required. All data must be transferred exactly from the passport. This is usually not a problem with the name and date of birth, although mistakes are often made here as well. Again and again, the passport number is entered incorrectly. A small mistake in the number makes ETIAS invalid. If you are lucky, you will notice it at home and can make a new application. However, if this is only discovered at the airport, the traveller may not be able to take the flight. Although a replacement application can be filled out quickly, no one can guarantee whether the permit will arrive before departure.
By the way: If you don't have a friend or relative with Internet access, simply contact an agency. They will also be happy to help.
ETIAS is issued quickly
In most cases, it only takes a few hours for the application to be approved. The traveller is checked against several databases. If there is a hit, the application is checked again by hand. Of course, this can take a little longer. Therefore, it makes sense to submit the application a few days before departure. The validity is three years, unless the pass expires earlier.
The first country of entry must be indicated in the application, for the next trips the tourist is free and can visit all countries within the Schengen area.
On entry, the border official can still turn the traveller away if he or she feels that he or she could be a threat to the internal security of the Schengen area. However, this does not happen very often.
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A stable and secure internet connection is part of many people's lives today. It is often forgotten that the internet is a relatively new development. The first sites only appeared in the mid-90s. Today, hardly any administration or business is conceivable without the Internet. So it is not surprising that ETIAS can only be applied for via the internet. Now, however, there are many travellers who are not comfortable with the internet and have neither access nor suitable terminal equipment. Will this group of people have to do without travel to the Schengen area in future? Of course not. The following article is an easy-to-understand guide on how to enter the Schengen area without any problems, even if you do not have your own internet.
Seek help in filling out the form
Although ETIAS can only be applied for via the internet, it does not mean that the traveller has to do it himself. If you ask a relative, grandson or daughter for help, you will certainly get it. They can fill out the form for the traveller. They can also deposit their own payment details.
If possible, the tourist should be present when filling out the form. This way he can answer questions immediately. In any case, the passport is required. All data must be transferred exactly from the passport. This is usually not a problem with the name and date of birth, although mistakes are often made here as well. Again and again, the passport number is entered incorrectly. A small mistake in the number makes ETIAS invalid. If you are lucky, you will notice it at home and can make a new application. However, if this is only discovered at the airport, the traveller may not be able to take the flight. Although a replacement application can be filled out quickly, no one can guarantee whether the permit will arrive before departure.
By the way: If you don't have a friend or relative with Internet access, simply contact an agency. They will also be happy to help.
ETIAS is issued quickly
In most cases, it only takes a few hours for the application to be approved. The traveller is checked against several databases. If there is a hit, the application is checked again by hand. Of course, this can take a little longer. Therefore, it makes sense to submit the application a few days before departure. The validity is three years, unless the pass expires earlier.
The first country of entry must be indicated in the application, for the next trips the tourist is free and can visit all countries within the Schengen area.
On entry, the border official can still turn the traveller away if he or she feels that he or she could be a threat to the internal security of the Schengen area. However, this does not happen very often.