In connection with border controls the name FRONTEX appears again and again. Many people can hardly imagine themselves under this name. This is probably primarily due to the fact that the name is of French origin. FRONTEX means frontières extéruers. Although hardly known, the facility has been in existence since 2004. In short, the task of FRONTEX is to secure the external borders of the EU. FRONTEX currently has 1200 employees. This number is by far not enough to ensure secure border crossing even after the introduction of ETIAS. For this reason, the number of employees is to be increased to 10 000 in the next few years.
How FRONTEX works
FRONTEX is used for all problems at the external borders of the Schengen area. The motto of immediate deployment applies here. The states in the Schengen area simply request assistance and the officers are immediately deployed. However, this concept has its capacity limits. During the refugee crisis in 2015, the employees were overwhelmed with the crowds at the borders. This also clearly showed how important it is to increase the number of employees. But that is not enough. It is also important that FRONTEX is given extensive rights. Already since 2011, employees have been able to order equipment independently and even request additional staff for the border guard. FRONTEX's rights were further increased in October 2016.
All travelers benefit from ETIAS
FRONTEX is an important part of the European security authorities. The USA has demonstrated this with its ESTA system. Travelers to the USA have had to fill out this form since 2009. What may have been a nuisance at the beginning has proven to be a real success story over time. Now the Schengen area is following suit. ETIAS will make the European territory more secure. Most travelers want to experience the beauty of Europe, visit friends and relatives or do business here. Only a small percentage have unfair intentions. These people are rightly denied access to the Schengen area.
The ETIAS application form can be completed within minutes. In most cases, a positive reply is received within one day. If the system reports a hit, the application is forwarded to the relevant state authority. These authorities then check the traveler thoroughly. This is where FRONTEX comes into play, among others, which checks the application in detail.
A rejection will only rarely happen. If it does happen, the traveler has the opportunity to appeal against the rejection.
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In connection with border controls the name FRONTEX appears again and again. Many people can hardly imagine themselves under this name. This is probably primarily due to the fact that the name is of French origin. FRONTEX means frontières extéruers. Although hardly known, the facility has been in existence since 2004. In short, the task of FRONTEX is to secure the external borders of the EU. FRONTEX currently has 1200 employees. This number is by far not enough to ensure secure border crossing even after the introduction of ETIAS. For this reason, the number of employees is to be increased to 10 000 in the next few years.
How FRONTEX works
FRONTEX is used for all problems at the external borders of the Schengen area. The motto of immediate deployment applies here. The states in the Schengen area simply request assistance and the officers are immediately deployed. However, this concept has its capacity limits. During the refugee crisis in 2015, the employees were overwhelmed with the crowds at the borders. This also clearly showed how important it is to increase the number of employees. But that is not enough. It is also important that FRONTEX is given extensive rights. Already since 2011, employees have been able to order equipment independently and even request additional staff for the border guard. FRONTEX's rights were further increased in October 2016.
All travelers benefit from ETIAS
FRONTEX is an important part of the European security authorities. The USA has demonstrated this with its ESTA system. Travelers to the USA have had to fill out this form since 2009. What may have been a nuisance at the beginning has proven to be a real success story over time. Now the Schengen area is following suit. ETIAS will make the European territory more secure. Most travelers want to experience the beauty of Europe, visit friends and relatives or do business here. Only a small percentage have unfair intentions. These people are rightly denied access to the Schengen area.
The ETIAS application form can be completed within minutes. In most cases, a positive reply is received within one day. If the system reports a hit, the application is forwarded to the relevant state authority. These authorities then check the traveler thoroughly. This is where FRONTEX comes into play, among others, which checks the application in detail.
A rejection will only rarely happen. If it does happen, the traveler has the opportunity to appeal against the rejection.