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European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)

ETIAS is a new entry requirement for travellers who do not need a visa to enter 30 European countries for a short stay. Visa-free travellers will need to apply for this travel authorisation before starting their trip. When applying for an ETIAS travel authorisation, travellers will need to provide their personal information, including address, passport details, current occupation, information about past travel to conflict zones or criminal convictions. This new requirement is set to become operational in mid-2025.

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Entry/Exit Systems (EES)

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system that will register at the time of entry  non-EU nationals arriving for a short stay (up to 90 days within any 6-month period), into any of these European countries. Some travellers may be exempt. This system will collect travellers’ facial image and fingerprints. It will also collect travel document data as well as the date and place where the traveller entered and exited one of the European countries listed. While there was an initial plan for the EES to take effect on November 10, 2024, it was postponed but is expected to launch sometime in 2025.