新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 About the European Travel 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 and Authorization System
What is the ETIAS?
ETIAS travel authorization is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals traveling to any of these 30 European countries. It is linked to a traveler passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorization. The ETIAS is a simple online transaction that produces a travel document, for a nominal fee, that travelers must print and include with the following documents when meeting the customs officials of their host country:
? The ETIAS document itself
? Valid, unexpired passport
? Visa/consulate letter provided to you by the 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 Office of International Education – our office will provide you this shortly after being accepted to your program – more details to come
? Acceptance letter, email, offering admissions from your study abroad/exchange program
With a valid ETIAS travel authorization, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport and other documents and verify that you meet the entry conditions. Again, these documents include (as stated directly above):
? The ETIAS document itself
? Valid, unexpired passport
? Visa/consulate letter provided to you by the 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 Office of International Education – our office will provide you this shortly after being accepted to your program – more details to come
? Acceptance letter, email, offering admissions from your study abroad/exchange program
The Office of International Education (OIE) will require that all students make every single effort to acquire the ETIAS before they travel. In some cases, it can take up to 4 weeks for authorization, therefore, timing will be difficult for those who will be traveling in mid-January. You will need to email your program in the European Union to see what advice they might have, after you’ve been accepted, to see what visa and immigration services they offer. Your first question, in addition to “How can you help me acquire a student visa”, should be “What advice can you offer me regarding the ETIAS and my entry to your country for study”?
Again, timing will be critical and the uncertainty of when the EU ETIAS system will be made available to the general public for use. All students should be extremely mindful, between now and January 1, 2024, of when the site will go live. All students should be checking for updates to the ETIAS program on a regular basis, because failure to obtain the ETIAS in a timely manner will jeopardize their semester abroad. All 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 F1, international students will need to also have their I-20 document signed by the OIE prior to their departure from campus to attend their study abroad/exchange program.
When will the E.U. start accepting applications for the ETIAS authorization?
The official ETIAS website says the E.U. will open applications “from 2024.” An exact date has not been announced yet. The Office of International Education (OIE) will require all students to begin checking to see if they can register for the ETIAS starting January 1, 2024. You will be required to check every day, prior to your departure from your home country, to see if the ETIAS website has begun the ETIAS registration service. Once you are issued your ETIAS, which should take place directly after registering on the site, the OIE will require that you upload a copy of the purchase receipt for it.
Failure to get the ETIAS authorization will result in refusal to enter the host country of your study abroad site. You will be sent home and your semester will be lost; all applicable cancellation fees through your program or your exchange program, including 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址, will be charged back to you. The ETIAS is required for travel – there are no exceptions to this rule. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the ETIAS and there is very little the OIE can do if you forget to obtain it and are deported back to your home country.
Start researching today to learn more about the ETIAS and remain mindful of any announcements for the date in 2024 when the authorization website officially opens for issuance of the ETIAS. The OIE will also send notifications as soon as we learn more. Check your 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 Gmail account throughout the semester to learn more.
Who needs to apply to visit an E.U. country?
Any national of the visa-exempt countries to the E.U. who is looking to travel to an E.U. country for a short-term stay must apply for ETIAS authorization. These visa-exempt countries include the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Mexico. A full list can be found here.
A short-term stay is defined by the European Union as any stay (or combination of stays) up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Stateless people living in and with a travel document from one of the visa-exempt countries or Ireland will also be required to apply for ETIAS authorization.
ETIAS can also be used in place of a visa for certain people who are nationals of visa-required countries. The full list of those eligible for this exception includes students on a school trip who are nationals of visa-required countries but reside in any of the visa-exempt countries, Switzerland or Liechtenstein.
The full eligibility requirements can be found on the ETIAS website.
How much does it cost to apply?
There will be a fee of 7 euros, or roughly $8, attached to the online application for ETIAS authorization. This authorization is valid for three years or earlier, if the travel document used to fill out the application expires before the authorization does. Once used, this authorization is only valid for short-term stays, or 90 days of travel within a 180-day period.
When you pay for the authorization online, make sure to print several copies of any transactional paperwork and be sure to carry them with you at all times while in transit to your host country. Fold up a small copy and carry it with you as a form of additional validation in your passport should you engage in inter-country travel throughout the EU and EU cooperating countries.
What information do I have to provide to ETIAS?
To apply, prospective travelers will have to provide personal information, including their name, date of birth, nationality, address, parents’ names, email address and phone number. They will also be asked to share their current occupation and level of education, as well as details about their intended travel and stays in E.U. countries. Applicants must also include details of the document they will be using to travel, such as a passport. There are special requirements for eligibility for travel documents from some countries (not including the U.S.). ETIAS applicants will also be asked to provide details about any criminal convictions, among other personal information.
How do I know I’ve been approved?
Once the system is up and running, ETIAS applicants will receive an email confirming their application has been submitted. This email will have an application number that is important to keep for future reference. Once an application has been processed, travelers will receive a second email with the authorization decision.
How long will it take for ETIAS to approve me?
Most applications should be processed within minutes of applying, but prospective travelers should expect to receive an application decision within four days. Exceptions are if additional documentation or information is needed, or if applicants are asked to be interviewed. If approved, travelers should confirm that all their personal information is correct; if there is a mistake that isn’t corrected before travel, the authorization will not be valid to cross into the E.U. If an authorization is for some reason rejected, applicants can appeal the decision.
How far in advance do I need to apply?
Starting in 2024, prospective travelers should apply for ETIAS certification at least a month before their planned travel date, and ideally before that. This is because it could take an additional 30 days beyond the normal turnaround time if you’re flagged for an interview. In the case of a rejected application, an appeals process would be necessary to travel.
Travelers must be in possession of their ETIAS authorization throughout their entire stay in the E.U. Although the authorization is necessary to enter the E.U., it does not guarantee entry at border control. Travelers must still meet established E.U. entry requirements, which include having a passport or other travel document that is valid for the duration of their stay and at least three months afterward.
YOU SHOULD CHECK YOUR PASSPORT TODAY AND VERIFY WITH CERTAINTY THAT YOU CAN MEET THIS 3 MONTH RULE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE COULD CAUSE YOUR ETIAS TO BE DENIED, OR WORSE, IF IT IS OVERLOOKED, YOU MIGHT BE DENIED ENTRY TO YOUR HOST COUNTRY.
Will ETIAS requirements slow me down at airports?
Because ETIAS authorization is a new process, there’s a chance it could slow down the line at passport control, potentially creating problems for tight flight connections. Right now, if a U.S. traveler is flying to one country in the Schengen zone by way of a connecting flight in another Schengen zone country, they will have to go through passport control before getting on their connecting flight.
Can I trust unofficial ETIAS sites?
According to the European Union, there are “dozens” of unofficial ETIAS sites that offer information on the upcoming system, with some illegally using the E.U. logo and publishing inaccuracies.
Though the E.U. does allow commercial intermediaries to apply for ETIAS authorization on behalf of customers, these third parties could be operated by scammers looking to misuse personal information required in the application.
To avoid any potential scams, travelers should prioritize applying through the official ETIAS website once it becomes available in 2024.
Sources
? Travel Europe, ETIAS Official Website
? Washington Post