Starting in 2024, Canadian tourists will have to plan another step in order to visit Europe or at least a large part of the continent.
In 30 countries, authorization from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is required for any short-term stay.
L’ETIAS will allow travelers to visit these states for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. The authorities behind thisETIAS However, I would like to clarify: It is not a visa, but a travel authorization for third-country nationals who are exempt from the visa requirement
we read on the website of the European Union.
This system was introduced primarily for security reasons. The European Commission created the approval system ETIAS to strengthen the external borders of the European continent and ward off all potential threats.
Canada is not the only country targeted by the measure. Visitors from 60 countries, including the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Australia and Japan, must meet these requirements.
The new permit costs seven euros, or about 10.25 Canadian dollars, and can be applied for via the website or mobile applicationETIAS.
Some people do not have to pay the fee. Excluded are travelers under 18 years of age and travelers over 70 years of age as well as family members of an EU citizen and a person who is not an EU citizen but can move freely.
The 30 countries concerned:
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal , Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland.
Once approved, it is valid for up to three years. However, if the passport expires, you will need to submit a new application for approval.
Most requests are processed within minutes
points out the European Union website, which warns that a delay of up to 30 days may be necessary.
In short: To be admitted to the Schengen area, the applicant must first visit the first country listed in their application. He can then travel there for 90 days without having to apply for a permit for each of the countries visited.
With information from The Canadian Press
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