ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System)

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is an electronic system that European countries use to pre-screen travelers from visa-exempt countries before they enter the Schengen Area. Travelers will need to complete an online application, providing personal and travel information, which is checked against security databases. Once approved, they receive a travel authorization valid for multiple visits over three years or until their passport expires. ETIAS aims to enhance security and facilitate smoother border crossings, ensuring that travelers meet necessary safety standards without the need for a visa. It is not a visa but a pre-travel screening process.