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ETIAS or to give it - it's full name The European Travel Information and Authorisation System is going
through to the final stages of EU Commision & Parliamentary approval, after scrutiny by member states
before hopefully coming into force by the end of the decade.
For those familiar with the US Online visa system ESTA - the EU's equivalent system; to be rolled out
across all the Schengen Area states by 2019 or 2020 will be seeking the same information from
Non EU travellers to the EU as ESTA does to the USA and travellers must seek EIATS approval; at least
72 hours before departure to the European continent or risk being turned back from their destination.
UK citizens will be subjected to its rules once Britain has left the EU.
Once approved, the ETIAS will come with strict restrictions on who can and cannot enter the Schengen
area.
It’s likely the European visa will require personal information, security and health checks.
The European Commission has already confirmed the system will be similar to schemes in the
United States, Canada and Australia.
America’s visa requirement is called an ESTA, and requires extensive background information
from the applicant.
One of the questions is: "Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious
damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority?"
Even if you had a criminal conviction from years before, you could easily be denied entry into the country.
Certain health conditions might also prevent you from entering Europe post-Brexit, based on similar
schemes around the world. You will likely have to provide information on your state of health,
particularly infectious diseases.
Fees for an ETIAS Visa have already been set at 5 Euros.
So for those Brexiteers who thought that Brexit would be just be a stroll down the Non EU channel
at airports - think again, as you will also need to have your ETIAS approved as well.
Remainers verdict - Yes this is another fine mess you have got the Brits into Boris !!!
The ETIAS online visa
through to the final stages of EU Commision & Parliamentary approval, after scrutiny by member states
before hopefully coming into force by the end of the decade.
For those familiar with the US Online visa system ESTA - the EU's equivalent system; to be rolled out
across all the Schengen Area states by 2019 or 2020 will be seeking the same information from
Non EU travellers to the EU as ESTA does to the USA and travellers must seek EIATS approval; at least
72 hours before departure to the European continent or risk being turned back from their destination.
UK citizens will be subjected to its rules once Britain has left the EU.
Once approved, the ETIAS will come with strict restrictions on who can and cannot enter the Schengen
area.
It’s likely the European visa will require personal information, security and health checks.
The European Commission has already confirmed the system will be similar to schemes in the
United States, Canada and Australia.
America’s visa requirement is called an ESTA, and requires extensive background information
from the applicant.
One of the questions is: "Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious
damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority?"
Even if you had a criminal conviction from years before, you could easily be denied entry into the country.
Certain health conditions might also prevent you from entering Europe post-Brexit, based on similar
schemes around the world. You will likely have to provide information on your state of health,
particularly infectious diseases.
Fees for an ETIAS Visa have already been set at 5 Euros.
So for those Brexiteers who thought that Brexit would be just be a stroll down the Non EU channel
at airports - think again, as you will also need to have your ETIAS approved as well.
Remainers verdict - Yes this is another fine mess you have got the Brits into Boris !!!
The ETIAS online visa