The ETIAS entry permit currently only exists on paper. Many considerations have been made, which are more or less concrete. Again and again the question arises whether this plan can be kept at all. Although it is still more than two years until ETIAS becomes mandatory for tourists, a postponement of the schedule is of course always possible. Especially the Corona crisis is a circumstance that nobody could have expected.
Many decisions have already been made
The Covid 19 pandemic is especially a problem when people need to meet in person. Here they have to comply with various measures, which involves an enormous effort. Particularly in the case of a complete lockdown, appointments are often postponed. This is no longer to be expected with ETIAS. At the moment, many people are working on establishing the necessary databases and making them ready to go. Many people are currently working on this, often in their home office.
Nevertheless, many uncertainties remain of course, so that a final statement whether the schedule can be kept cannot be made here. The Covid 19 pandemic changes a lot and possibly also the starting point for ETIAS. No final decision has been taken at the moment. If the Covid 19 pandemic does not pose a major problem in the near future, ETIAS can probably start as planned. However, should there be another lockdown, a postponement is of course not impossible.
Many databases already exist
Although there is still a lot to be done, the Schengen states can fall back on already established systems. Among others, the Schengen Information System and the Visa Information System already exist. Europol has also been collecting data for some time. Pending its final establishment, it is to have an ETIAS watch list and a database for special risk factors.
As the various existing and yet to be created databases provide a large amount of information, the security of the traveller is increased.
Here the Member States will certainly not compromise. Only when security and data protection are guaranteed will the ETIAS system become a reality. The current timetable seems realistic, so ETIAS should start as planned.
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The ETIAS entry permit currently only exists on paper. Many considerations have been made, which are more or less concrete. Again and again the question arises whether this plan can be kept at all. Although it is still more than two years until ETIAS becomes mandatory for tourists, a postponement of the schedule is of course always possible. Especially the Corona crisis is a circumstance that nobody could have expected.
Many decisions have already been made
The Covid 19 pandemic is especially a problem when people need to meet in person. Here they have to comply with various measures, which involves an enormous effort. Particularly in the case of a complete lockdown, appointments are often postponed. This is no longer to be expected with ETIAS. At the moment, many people are working on establishing the necessary databases and making them ready to go. Many people are currently working on this, often in their home office.
Nevertheless, many uncertainties remain of course, so that a final statement whether the schedule can be kept cannot be made here. The Covid 19 pandemic changes a lot and possibly also the starting point for ETIAS. No final decision has been taken at the moment. If the Covid 19 pandemic does not pose a major problem in the near future, ETIAS can probably start as planned. However, should there be another lockdown, a postponement is of course not impossible.
Many databases already exist
Although there is still a lot to be done, the Schengen states can fall back on already established systems. Among others, the Schengen Information System and the Visa Information System already exist. Europol has also been collecting data for some time. Pending its final establishment, it is to have an ETIAS watch list and a database for special risk factors.
As the various existing and yet to be created databases provide a large amount of information, the security of the traveller is increased.
Here the Member States will certainly not compromise. Only when security and data protection are guaranteed will the ETIAS system become a reality. The current timetable seems realistic, so ETIAS should start as planned.