In future, travellers to the Schengen area will only have to invest a few minutes to obtain their travel authorisation. What many people do not know, however, is that during the short time it takes for the application to be approved, a complex machine is started up. This article will shed some light on that.
The ETIAS information system is responsible for smooth communication
First, there is a central system that manages the applications. There is an interface for each state. This interface is the link to the central system and ensures secure communication. The information system takes care of the mobile app and a functioning Internet site.
In addition, there are many other tools that facilitate the application process. These include a verification tool, an account service, an e-mail service and the possibility for travellers to consent to the storage of data or to withdraw their consent.
The ETIAS Central Unit is responsible for security
The ETIAS Central Unit is the responsibility of the participating countries. The border and coast guards are responsible for this. This unit ensures that the data is kept up to date around the clock.
If a hit is reported on an applicant, the ETIAS Central Unit must check the traveller.
A further task is to define the relevant parameters for the query. These must be constantly revised if they do not provide the desired results.
Last but not least, one of the tasks of the ETIAS Central Unit is to conduct regular audits. These audits focus in particular on the protection of privacy and data protection.
In cases of doubt, applications are forwarded to the national units, which then decide on the application.
The task of the ETIAS Watchlist
Each application requires the traveller to enter a large amount of data about himself. Now a comparison with the various databases is carried out. One of these databases is the ETIAS Watchlist. This is a list of persons who are suspected of having committed or being involved in a serious crime. The ETIAS Watchlist is fed by Europol and other databases in the Member States.
ETIAS is a complex system for secure travel
Filling in the ETIAS application form is simple. Unlike ESTA, there is no flat-rate refusal if a question is answered incorrectly. Rather, each application is examined in detail and only then will it be rejected if necessary. ETIAS is a complicated system in which all states are involved. This not only makes it easier to fill out the application, but also ensures safe travel within the Schengen area.
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In future, travellers to the Schengen area will only have to invest a few minutes to obtain their travel authorisation. What many people do not know, however, is that during the short time it takes for the application to be approved, a complex machine is started up. This article will shed some light on that.
The ETIAS information system is responsible for smooth communication
First, there is a central system that manages the applications. There is an interface for each state. This interface is the link to the central system and ensures secure communication. The information system takes care of the mobile app and a functioning Internet site.
In addition, there are many other tools that facilitate the application process. These include a verification tool, an account service, an e-mail service and the possibility for travellers to consent to the storage of data or to withdraw their consent.
The ETIAS Central Unit is responsible for security
The ETIAS Central Unit is the responsibility of the participating countries. The border and coast guards are responsible for this. This unit ensures that the data is kept up to date around the clock.
If a hit is reported on an applicant, the ETIAS Central Unit must check the traveller.
A further task is to define the relevant parameters for the query. These must be constantly revised if they do not provide the desired results.
Last but not least, one of the tasks of the ETIAS Central Unit is to conduct regular audits. These audits focus in particular on the protection of privacy and data protection.
In cases of doubt, applications are forwarded to the national units, which then decide on the application.
The task of the ETIAS Watchlist
Each application requires the traveller to enter a large amount of data about himself. Now a comparison with the various databases is carried out. One of these databases is the ETIAS Watchlist. This is a list of persons who are suspected of having committed or being involved in a serious crime. The ETIAS Watchlist is fed by Europol and other databases in the Member States.
ETIAS is a complex system for secure travel
Filling in the ETIAS application form is simple. Unlike ESTA, there is no flat-rate refusal if a question is answered incorrectly. Rather, each application is examined in detail and only then will it be rejected if necessary. ETIAS is a complicated system in which all states are involved. This not only makes it easier to fill out the application, but also ensures safe travel within the Schengen area.