Do you want to visit your favorite European destinations with reduced documents?…

Do you want to visit your favorite European destinations with reduced documents?

This is exciting news for all of us and it is called the ETIAS Visa. It is a new type of Visa that will be used in the EU countries very soon.

The ETIAS application will only take you 10 minutes to fill out and will have questions regarding the most basic information about you (name, address, citizenship, etc.).

Individuals under 18 years old can’t apply. Their legal guardian must apply for them instead.

Submitting your application online for an ETIAS Visa and getting rejected is tough,

but fortunately the reason will be stated too, therefore you can write an appeal to that response in case you think it was not fair. If it was fair then you can reapply when you collect the documents you need.

Do you need to take the ETIAS authorization with you when you Travel?

The answer is yes, make sure to bring the ETIAS authorization even if you are planning to fly to a Schengen state or are driving there. It is recommended to apply for the ETIAS three days before you start off driving.

How much do you have to pay for the ETIAS authorization?

ETIAS is relatively easy and cheap to get. Individuals under 18 years will not have to pay any fees, whereas adults over 18 years old will have to pay an amount of 7 Euros for each application.

Why is the ETIAS visa being created?

The ETIAS authorization will make it easier to increase security in the European countries, reduce application procedures, improve the management of the European borders and decrease crime and terrorism.

What is the difference between an ETIAS and Schengen Visa?

Even though the ETIAS is not yet being used, travelers are concerned whether they will need and ETIAS or Schengen visa. ETIAS is an electronic travel authorization and applies only to people who can already travel to Europe without a visa. On the other hand, the Schengen Visa is required for travel to Europe for those who are unable to travel to EU countries without a visa.

How are the countries of Europe and those of the Schengen Zone strengthen the cooperation with each other?

They make different agreements every year towards that and lately, they have put into use the ETIAS Visa which allows businessmen and travelers from all around the world to visit the countries of the Schengen Zone in the fastest way possible while being safe.