What is the process for obtaining the ETIAS?

The European Commission approved in 2020 the establishment of a new system to strengthen the security of the countries of the Schengen area.  This new system is called ETIAS.  It is an electronic authorization request for all nationals of foreign countries, which thanks to agreements, hardly need a visa to make a short stay in countries governed by the Schengen agreement. So, what are the different stages of the process of obtaining the ETIAS?

 Fill in the form

To obtain the ETIAS, you must first apply online.  The ideal would be to do it at least 72 hours before your trip.  The request consists mainly of filling out a form.  For this purpose, you will be required to provide a certain amount of information about your identity.  You will also have to disclose information about your medical health, recent trips, etc.  To learn more, go to https://www.etias-visas.com.

Pay the fees

To validate your application, you must pay the application fee of seven Euros.  You can pay these charges using your credit card or prepaid card.  However, the ETIAS application is free for minors.  You will therefore not have to pay these fees for your children under the age of 18.

Verification and processing of information

Once you have made your request, your information  will be verified.  This will determine whether you pose a threat to the EU.  Then, your request will be processed automatically, with various information systems of the European Union.  The European Commission will then be able to determine whether the authorization can be granted or not.

 Validation or invalidation of the request

After checking and processing your information, authorization will be issued or refused to you after 72 hours.  If your request is approved, you will receive it directly by email.  In the event that it is refused, you will still receive an email explaining the reasons for this refusal.

So that's the essential step and thing to know about the process of obtaining the ETIAS authorization.