Category: ETIAS

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

ETIAS On Track by End of 2022

The European Commission has announced that the rules that make the future European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) interoperable with the other EU information systems, have come into effect on 3 August 2021. Announcing the milestone, the Commission asserted that this is an important step towards the launch of the ETIAS by the end…
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What is the Schengen Agreement?

Contents History and Development of the Schengen AgreementKey Points of the Schengen Acquis1. Freedom of movement for member countries2. Harmonised visa policies of Schengen Countries – Countries That Require Schengen Visas3. External border checks according to a common Schengen standard and close police and judicial cooperation4. Joint efforts to combat drug-related crimeSchengen CountriesCountry Border Checks…
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ETIAS – European Travel Information and Authorization System

What is the purpose behind the implementation of ETIAS? Who needs ETIAS to travel to Europe? How will ETIAS system work? How to Apply Online for ETIAS? Submit the application Applicable Fees for ETIAS Required Documents for ETIAS ETIAS Validity Boarding and Arrival at EU Frequently Asked Questions About ETIAS With over 700 million visitors…
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Brexit: The Dilemma of Second-Home Owners in France and the Rest of Europe

With the UK having left the European Union, new rules will apply to British people moving to France and other EU countries. According to the data collected and published by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies shows UK nationals residing in France back in 2016 was at 148,300 and 53,000 were retirees.…
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Everything You Need to Know About ETIAS

ETIAS, which stands for European Travel Information and Authorisation, is an online system that permits and tracks visitors from visa-exempt countries to enter the Schengen Zone. This system was inspired by the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) currently in place. Because of the unfortunate terrorist attacks happening around the world and the migrant…
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