Do you need fingerprints for ETIAS?
Do you need fingerprints for ETIAS? When applying for an ETIAS travel authorisation, travellers will need to provide their personal information, including address, passport details, current occupation, and information about past travel to conflict zones or criminal convictions. No biometric data, such as fingerprints, is collected with ETIAS.
What is the grace period for ETIAS?
ETIAS Transitional and Grace Periods ETIAS will not be mandatory for U.S. citizens right away. There will be a 6-month transitional period followed by a 6-month grace period. During the 6-month transitional period, Americans will be allowed to cross the external border without ETIAS.
What happens if I exceed my 90 days in Europe?
Each Schengen Area country has its own set and standards for penalties for overstays; however, individuals who exceed the 90-day period will typically be issued with a monetary fine and an order to depart the country and entirety of the Schengen Area within a certain period of time (sometimes immediately).
Do I need ETIAS if I am over 70?
Do infants, children or teens need an ETIAS? Yes, all travellers, regardless of their age, will require a separate and approved ETIAS in order to travel to the European Union. However, individuals under the age of 18, or over the age of 70, are exempt from paying the €7 processing fee.