
06/25/2023
Currently, US citizens can travel to Europe without a visa. However, starting in November 2023 with a 6 month transition period, these citizens will be required to apply for ETIAS to travel to Europe.
U.S. citizens will need an ETIAS visa to travel to Europe. The application will become mandatory for all citizens who were previously permitted to enter the Schengen Area without a visa.
The new ETIAS travel system will apply only to people who currently need a biometric passport to enter Europe. These citizens will need to complete an online application at least 72 hours before traveling to the Schengen Area. This will simplify border control, as travelers will be pre-checked in various databases.
The ETIAS application requires little paperwork. U.S. citizens will only need a biometric passport that has been valid for at least 3 years. Otherwise, you will have to apply for an ETIAS visa before reentering the Schengen area.
You must also provide accurate personal details, an email address, and a visa fee when completing an ETIAS application. Your passport will be linked to the visa electronically, so you must use the same document for both completing the application and entering the Schengen area.
Persons involved in human trafficking, terrorism, and drug-related crimes will be denied ETIAS approval. U.S. citizens will be able to complete the ETIAS application anywhere, using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Within 24 hours, they will receive an email notification that the application has been accepted or denied.
If you would like to get notified Learn the acceptability requirements and how to complete an ETIAS application for US citizens step-by-step. If you want to travel to Schengen countries, click on the link below to get notified on what you will need to know.
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Not sure what Schengen is?
Schengen Area signifies a zone where 27 European countries abolished their internal borders.
These countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
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