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Important Notice –The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is currently not in operation and no
applications for travel authorisations are collected at this point. Applicants will be able to apply via an official website and/
or app for mobile devices prior to the start of operation of ETIAS and will have to pay a fee of €7. The date from which travellers will be able to apply will be published on the relevant sections of the
New requirements to travel to Europe Website |
ETIAS is a pre-travel authorisation system for visa exempt travellers. Its key function is to verify if a third country national meets entry requirements before travelling to the Schengen area. The information submitted, via an online application ahead of their arrival at borders enabling pre-travel assessment of irregular migration risks, security or public health risk checks. This shall be done by automatically processing each application submitted against EU and relevant Interpol databases, and a dedicated ETIAS watch-list whilst respecting clearly defined screening rules.
ETIAS will reinforce EU internal security in two ways: first, through the identification of persons that might pose a security risk before they arrive at the Schengen external border; and second, by making information available to national law enforcement authorities and Europol, where this is necessary in a specific case of prevention, detection or investigation of a terrorist offence, or other serious criminal offences.
Working Group for Carriers
eu-LISA has established a Working Group for carriers composed of carrier association representatives.
Further information, including meeting agendas, conclusions, as well as the registration process, can be found on the Working Group for Carriers dedicated webpage.
Read more about ETIAS and eu-LISA's core activities on our
Discover eu-LISA portal
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ETIAS: Simplifying Travel to the EU
