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Approved by the European Union in 2018, The European Travel and Information Authorisation System (ETIAS) intends to pre-screen visa-exempt “Third Country” Nationals prior traveling to the EU.
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ETIAS is a travel authorisation system coming into force from 2025 It will be mandatory for every non-EU national who don’t need visa to travel to Europe.
The main objectives of the system are to strengthen the safety of the EU’s External Borders and prevent Security, Epidemic and Irregular Migration Risks.
ETIAS intends to make travel more straightforward and time-efficient through reducing the border checking time by 40%.
As a UK Citizen you will be required to submit the first page of your valid Biometric Passport alongside your ETIAS Application.
Biometric Passport is a type of travel document that comes with an embedded microchip, containing
all your personal information.
If your documentation is considered insufficient, you might be asked to submit supporting documents or attend an interview.
Once you submit your electronic ETIAS Application, you will receive the message of approval or rejection almost immediately. It is expected that 95% of all the applications will be approved within hours. However, in rare occasions, you might be asked for additional documentation or be interviewed. If your ETIAS application gets the approval, you will be eligible to visit ETIAS-member countries for 90 days within a 180-day period for three years.
ETIAS covers 26 EU member states (except Ireland), European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states and the European Microstates with Open Borders.
Please note that ETIAS cannot be transferred between the passports. If you apply for a new passport, you need to apply for a new ETIAS too.
As of today, more than 59 countries nationals are able to travel to Europe visa-free. Pre-travel screening of visitors will allow ETIAS-member states to identify possible security or irregular migration threats in advance and deny authorisation for such travelers.
When submitting the ETIAS application you will be asked some personal information, including travel history and criminal records. Once this information is verified, you will get the message of approval. It is estimated that ETIAS will reduce border checking time by 40%.
Cross-checking of travelers’ information against the different security-related databases will increase the possibility to identify and prevent possible terrorism threats. Automatic smart gates at the borders will significantly reduce the work volume for Border Control Officers, enabling them to be more mobile in fast-response.
Thanks to easy application process and advanced authorisation system, ETIAS will simplify your travel to European Union. ETIAS for UK citizens will become mandatory from 2025.
Illegal and Irregular Migration has become the pivotal issue for the European Union in recent years. According to the data, only in 2021, almost 700,000 non-EU nationals have been present within the Union illegally. The number has increased by 22% compared to 2020.
By launching the ETIAS, the EU intends to drastically reduce the rate of illegal migration and provide safer environment for its citizens and international travelers.
According to Frontex data almost 20% of the world’s population will be eligible for ETIAS application. Since the United Kingdom is no longer part of the EU, UK citizens will need to apply for ETIAS authorisation once it is operational in 2025.
Other ETIAS-eligible countries include:
Albania
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominica
El Salvador
Georgia
Granada
Guatemala
Honduras
Hong Kong
Israel
Japan
Kiribati
Macao
North Macedonia
Malaysia
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Montenegro
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Palau
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent
Samoa
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Taiwan
Timor Leste
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uruguay
Ukraine
UAE
Vanuatu
Venezuela
United Kingdom
United StatesETIAS Requirements apply to visitors traveling to any of the EU member states (except Ireland), all EFTA member states and all European Microstates with Open Borders. If you are travelling to Ireland, you WILL NOT need to apply for ETIAS authorisation.
The list of ETIAS member states is the following:
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sweden
Spain
Switzerland
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Romania
Monaco
San Marino
Vatican
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Yes. From 2025, as a UK citizen you will be asked to apply for ETIAS authorisation.
Since January 31, 2020, the UK is no longer the member of the European Union. Although UK Citizens still can enjoy visa-free travel with the Union and its member states, once the ETIAS system is launched, you will need to apply for an ETIAS Application online.
All ETIAS applicants, including UK citizens, will have to pay a fee of €7.
While ETIAS will simplify traveling procedures for international visitors to the EU Schengen Area, it will also track and collect their personal information to enhance the safety and security of the Union.