ETIAS stands for (European Travel Information and Authorization System) First formed in 1989, it is expected to launch in mid-2025, meaning travelers do not need to apply for it at this time. I will keep you informed when I learn of it's enforcement. However, thought you should learn about it before last minute.
It is a pre travel authorization system for visitors to the Schengen Area. The Schengen area is a group of 29 countries and growing. The Schengen area allows people to travel freely between member countries without going through border controls.
In the context of law enforcement cooperation, the Schengen area allows for:
- improved systems of communication between police forces
- hot pursuit of criminals
- cross-border surveillance of suspects
- mutual operational assistance
- direct exchanges of information between police authorities
This is an enormous advantage in the fight against terrorism and against serious and organised crime, including trafficking in human beings and illegal migration.
The Schengen area allows travelers to move freely between these countries without needing to go through border checks or get separate visas
- Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia,
- Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
- The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
All American Citizens traveling to the Schengen Area for short stays (up to 90 days) for tourism, business, transit, or medical reasons need to apply. It is valid for 3 years or until the expiration of the passport it is linked to, whichever comes first.
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