Anyone who has so far wanted to enter the Schengen area without a visa or another entry permit will have to change in the future. At least every five years he or she must fill out a form to obtain an entry permit into the Schengen area. The effort is low, because the form can be filled out within a few minutes.
The form is available online
You can only fill out the form via the Internet. Since practically everyone has access to the Internet, this should not be a problem. If you don't have a computer, you can fill out the form using your cell phone.
When filling out the form itself, the applicant should be very concentrated on the matter. He must have his passport handy, because the data must be transferred exactly as the traveler would like it. If the data do not match, the form is invalid. Of course, the applicant receives an ETIAS approval, because there are no clerks to check the identification documents.
Experience with the U.S. ESTA system shows that many passport number errors occur. Quickly a number twist has happened and the application is invalid. The traveler cannot fly, but must first have a new permit issued. This happens very quickly, but whether it is enough to reach the plane is questionable.
After filling out the application, the permit is issued within a short time. In most cases there are no problems and the tourist can start his trip.
What to consider when crossing the border
The approval is stored online. Nevertheless, the traveler should take a printout of the authorization with him. Normally this is not required.
After the traveler has handed in his passport, an online check is performed. The system verifies that an ETIAS is available with the data and issues the entry authorization.
The first entry will probably also have to take place via the country specified in the application. After that, he can move freely within the Schengen area.
ETIAS is normally valid for five years. It entitles to any number of entries, but not more than 90 days within a 180-day period. This is to prevent tourists from misusing ETIAS for permanent residence. However, if the passport becomes invalid before this period expires, ETIAS is no longer valid. A new application must be made.
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Anyone who has so far wanted to enter the Schengen area without a visa or another entry permit will have to change in the future. At least every five years he or she must fill out a form to obtain an entry permit into the Schengen area. The effort is low, because the form can be filled out within a few minutes.
The form is available online
You can only fill out the form via the Internet. Since practically everyone has access to the Internet, this should not be a problem. If you don't have a computer, you can fill out the form using your cell phone.
When filling out the form itself, the applicant should be very concentrated on the matter. He must have his passport handy, because the data must be transferred exactly as the traveler would like it. If the data do not match, the form is invalid. Of course, the applicant receives an ETIAS approval, because there are no clerks to check the identification documents.
Experience with the U.S. ESTA system shows that many passport number errors occur. Quickly a number twist has happened and the application is invalid. The traveler cannot fly, but must first have a new permit issued. This happens very quickly, but whether it is enough to reach the plane is questionable.
After filling out the application, the permit is issued within a short time. In most cases there are no problems and the tourist can start his trip.
What to consider when crossing the border
The approval is stored online. Nevertheless, the traveler should take a printout of the authorization with him. Normally this is not required.
After the traveler has handed in his passport, an online check is performed. The system verifies that an ETIAS is available with the data and issues the entry authorization.
The first entry will probably also have to take place via the country specified in the application. After that, he can move freely within the Schengen area.
ETIAS is normally valid for five years. It entitles to any number of entries, but not more than 90 days within a 180-day period. This is to prevent tourists from misusing ETIAS for permanent residence. However, if the passport becomes invalid before this period expires, ETIAS is no longer valid. A new application must be made.