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EU Regulation on establishing a European Travel Information and Authorisation System

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15 October 2024

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The EU Regulation 2018/1240 creates ETIAS to enhance security checks on visa-exempt travelers to the Schengen Area, requiring online authorization valid for three years.

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The EU Regulation 2018/1240 establishes the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) to enhance security checks on visa-exempt non-EU citizens traveling to the Schengen Area. ETIAS aims to identify security, illegal immigration, or public health risks before travelers arrive. Non-EU nationals must apply online for travel authorization, which costs €7 and is valid for three years. The system will conduct checks against EU information systems for borders and security, facilitating border checks and reducing entry refusals.

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Regulation (EU) 2018/1240 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
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