Establishment of the ETIAS Travel Authorisation System

Summary

The proposal establishes ETIAS, a mandatory travel authorisation system for visa-exempt third-country nationals entering the Schengen area to enhance security and border management.
10 13.05.2020
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transport
criminal law
public safety
social policy
european union
administrative law
public administration
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The establishment of a new travel authorisation requirement for visa-exempt third-country nationals entering the Schengen area.
  • The system aims to identify risks related to irregular migration, security threats, and high epidemic risks.
  • A travel authorisation fee will be charged to applicants, with proposed increases from 5 to 10 euros to ensure financial sustainability.
  • Travel authorisations will have a validity period of three to five years, depending on the final legislative agreement.
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