How do I get an ETIAS?
How do I get an ETIAS? The ETIAS form is accessed directly online. You'll be prompted to provide your passport details and asked to answer a list of security questions, so have your valid passport handy before you begin. You'll also need a credit or debit card to complete the process. Once you're finished, the form is submitted immediately.
What is ETIAS 2023?
ETIAS will be a largely automated IT system created to identify security, irregular migration or high epidemic risks posed by visa-exempt visitors travelling to the Schengen States, whilst at the same time facilitate crossing borders for the vast majority of travellers who do not pose such risks.
Do I need an ETIAS to travel to Spain in 2023?
There will also be multiple traveller data-points that will be shared between the Schengen zone which it is hoped will improve the future security of the bloc. ETIAS will be required for eligible travellers entering Spain starting in early 2025.
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 questions will ETIAS ask?
- Personal information: name, date of birth, place of birth, gender, and contact details.
- Passport information: passport number, expiration date, and country of issuance.
- Travel information: point of entry to the Schengen Area, intended length of stay, and accommodation details.
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.