ETIAS & EES
Written by Patryk Szymanski
24th July 2024
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)
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What is ETIAS?
- Starting in the first half of 2025, travellers from over 60 visa-exempt countries will be required to have an ETIAS travel authorisation to enter most European countries within the Schengen Area.
- ETIAS enhances security by checking the details of travellers before they arrive.
- It is similar to systems like the ESTA (USA) and eTA (Canada).
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Who Needs ETIAS?
- Travellers with British passports or passports from other visa-exempt countries must complete the ETIAS process.
- Holders of EU or Schengen Area passports or valid EU/Schengen Area visas are exempt.
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Application Details:
- ETIAS costs a 7EUR processing fee, waived for those under 18 or over 70.
- Validity: Three years from application, tied to your passport’s validity.
- New passport = new ETIAS.
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Application Form Questions:
- Basic personal details (e.g., passport info, name, address, citizenship, gender).
- Additional questions during the process (e.g., criminal history, past travel, health).
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Application Fee:
- 7EUR euros.
- Electronic payment via debit/credit card.
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Approval:
- Most applicants receive approval within minutes.
- Valid ETIAS visa waiver for three consecutive years.
Remember to apply for ETIAS approval to explore your favourite European destinations! More details will be confirmed by ETIAS authorities. You can find additional information at the following links:
EES (Entry/Exit System)
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system developed by the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems. Its primary purpose is to register travellers from third countries each time they cross an EU external border. Here are the key points:
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What is EES?
- The EES is an automated IT system designed for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay.
- It records and stores the date, time, and place of entry and exit when these travellers cross the external borders of European countries using the EES.
- The system calculates the duration of the authorized stay and generates alerts to EU Member States when the authorized stay expires.
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Who Is Affected?
- The EES applies to non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay (up to 90 days within any 180 days) to European countries using the EES.
- Exemptions apply; for example, holders of EU or Schengen Area passports or valid visas are exempt from EES registration.
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Advantages of EES:
- Saves time by replacing manual passport stamping.
- Automates border control procedures for more efficient travel.
- It helps identify travellers who overstay or use fake identities or passports.
- Contributes to preventing, detecting, and investigating serious criminal offences.
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