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Our visa preparation services provide a step-by-step tailored assistance and simplify your Schengen visa application process starting from documents preparation and appointment booking to visa approval

Prepare Visa Application

Filling out Schengen visa application form, gathering required documents and preparing supporting materials to meet any additional visa requirements.

Submit Visa Documents

Paying fees and booking appointment for submitting all visa documents online and/or in-person at application destination.

Await Visa Decision

Tracking Schengen visa application during the processing period and waiting on Schengen visa application gets approved.

Schengen Visa

What is schengen.

The Schengen area refers collectively to the 27 European countries united by a landmark multilateral agreement allowing free travel within and across its member states. The countries within the Schengen area have removed border control for travelers crossing between their borders. All the Schengen countries are located in mainland Europe, with the exception of Iceland and Malta.

What is Schengen Visa

The Schengen visa is a document allowing you temporary access to the entire Schengen area; all 27 European member states. Travelers with Schengen visas can remain within the Schengen area for a short stay (up to 90 days within a 180-day time period).

Who can apply for Schengen Visa?

If you are seeking a short-stay access to one or multiple Schengen states, and you are from one of the 100+ countries which is not exempt from possessing a visa when planning on travelling to a Schengen state and across the external borders of the Schengen states, you will need to obtain a Schengen visa.

Which Schengen country you plan to apply for?

Pick the Schengen country to learn how to apply for its visa and start your application journey to get Schengen visa:

Czech Republic

Liechtenstein

Netherlands

Switzerland

Calculate your legal short-stay days in schengen area, schengen visa types.

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Schengen Visa Requirements

Travel Documents & Insurance

To receive a Schengen Visa, you’ll need to provide your travel documents such as a valid passport and your travel insurance details.

Flight Itinerary

You’ll need to provide an itinerary of your roundtrip flights and all the flights you’ll use to travel between various Schengen countries.

Proof of Accommodation

You need to provide documentation to show where you’ll stay throughout your Schengen trip.

Frequently Asked Questions about Schengen Visa

How much does a schengen visa cost.

The standard cost for an adult Schengen visa is 80 EUR. Click here for a full explanation: Schengen Visa Fees .

What documents are included in my Schengen visa application?

• Different types of applicants must supply different kinds of documents. For a complete list of what to submit, click here .
• Valid passport.
• Photos (2 copies, passport sized).
• Fingerprints (biometric information).
• Proof of travel medical insurance.
• Flight reservation out of the Schengen area.
• Proof of subsidence (bank statement, pay slip; proof you can financially afford your trip).
• Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation; proof you have a place to stay).
• Invitation letter (if applicable).

Where can I download the Schengen visa application form?

• Schengen Visa Application Form is a must requirement that needs to be fully filled and signed by each applicant irrespective of the age. Each Schengen country will have their own application form even though they are all requesting the same information from the applicants. Some of them will request you to register on their online system in order to fulfill your application form while most of them will require to download it only.
• Click here to access the Schengen Visa Application Form per the country that you want to apply for.

Do I need to submit a photo ID with my application for a Schengen visa?

The travel document you submit with your application (either a passport or an official/valid equivalent) will contain your photo. In addition, you must also submit two passport sized photos. For photo requirements, click here .

When should I apply for a Schengen visa?

You should apply for a Schengen Visa at least 15 days prior to the day you intend to travel, and no earlier than 6 months before you leave.

How long is a Schengen visa valid for?

Schengen visas are valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This means that you can stay in the Schengen area for a total of 90 days with a Schengen visa. However, validity is different from duration of stay. Schengen visas are generally valid for a period longer than duration of stay (i.e. 90; the number of days you are legally allowed to stay in the Schengen area). For example, say you receive a visa that is valid from January 1st 2021 until December 31st, 2021. This means that your Schengen visa is valid for entry to the Schengen area any time throughout that almost 1-year period. However, once you enter the Schengen area, your stay is limited to 90 days.

How long does it take to get a Schengen visa? What is the processing time?

The general processing time for a Schengen visa ranges from 15-30 days. Some people receive a visa in under two weeks; in rare cases, the consulate can take up to 60 days.

I am travelling to several Schengen countries, which country should I apply through?

You should apply via the Schengen country where you intend to spend the most time on your trip. If you are spending an equal amount of time in two different countries, you should apply through the country you plan on visiting first.

What do I do if my visa was rejected?

If your application for a Schengen visa is rejected you have the right to an appeal. The appeal process is different for every country, but generally involves submitting a letter to the consulate/embassy where you originally applied within 3 weeks of receiving a negative decision.

My passport is expiring two weeks after I want to travel. Can I still apply for a Schengen visa?

Your passport must be valid for the entire length of your Schengen visa period. If it is set to expire at anytime during your stay in the Schengen area, you will not be approved for a Schengen visa. In this case it is advisable that you renew your passport before you apply for a Schengen visa.

What is a Schengen visa sticker?

A Schengen visa sticker is what you will receive if you are approved for a Schengen visa. Essentially your Schengen visa, its pasted onto one of the free pages of your passport, providing you access to enter the Schengen area.

What is ETIAS and do I need to get one?

The travel authorization known as ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is expected to be launched in 2024, so you do not yet need to get one yet. ETIAS is an IT system meant to identify unique threats posed by visa-exempt travelers to the Schengen area and is only valid for those from visa-exempt countries to the Schengen area.

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Uncategorized on 05 Jan, 2023

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Visas Association is one of the largest and most reliable Schengen Visa agencies.

You may be surprised to know that the Schengen Visa is one of the world’s hardest-to-get visas. 

You might be thinking, “That’s impossible! Getting a visa for China or the United States is way more challenging than getting a visa for the Schengen Zone!”

Not really. 

When a visa is hard to get, it means that Embassies, Consulates, or Visa Application Centres do not outline specific and clear requirements, so the whole process becomes cumbersome and confusing. 

Over the last years, there has been a growing furore about the unclear state of the Schengen Visa application process . 

There are 27 Schengen Member States responsible for issuing Schengen Travel Visas, so it comes as no surprise that the application process is lacking uniform requirements (because every Schengen Member State has its own requirements).

And that’s where the Visas Association comes into play. 

Our Mission: Helping As Many Applicants As Possible Get A Schengen Visa

The Visas Association team has put a lot of effort into gathering accurate information from reliable sources concerning the Schengen Visa application (and this is why we have become the leading global provider of Schengen Visa services). 

Here is what makes this whole process so ambiguous: 

• Some Schengen Embassies and Consulates do not mention the Schengen Visa requirements on their official websites, while others only mention general requirements that do not apply to everyone.
• Information about the Schengen Visa application process scattered on the Internet is outdated, misleading, or simply unreliable. The Internet is one of the greatest vectors of misinformation.   

Hence, our mission is to provide accurate and valid information about the Schengen Visa application and make this process seamless and hassle-free so that you can travel to some of the most beautiful countries in the world! (and without spending a fortune on expensive Visa attorneys and immigration lawyers). 

In other words, we will provide you with Visa guidance and all of the information and resources you need (e.g., comprehensive guides, blog posts, templates, samples, and more) to obtain a Visa and travel to the Schengen Area.

We have built a comprehensive guide for each Schengen Visa required document (whether they are mandatory documents or extra documents that you can submit to increase your chances of approval). 

Europe is an incredible destination, and we want you to enjoy its beautiful cities and landscapes without administrative and bureaucratic fuss.  

How We Started

Visas Association started in 2014 (we have nine years of experience and global expertise).

Our project was born when one of our team members has faced considerable challenges when applying for a tourist Schengen Visa. 

Hazel (our team member) is a Philippine citizen living in Australia. In 2013, she believed it would be a great idea to learn more about Europe’s deep-rooted history, the melting pot of cultures, and sheer natural beauty. 

“ No sooner said than done ”, she thought. 

Hazel and her fiance packed their suitcases, spent a fortune on flight tickets and hotel bookings (including internal flights), and bought a new camera and several travel guides.

Everything seemed to go smoothly, except she did not know she needed a Schengen Visa for international travel to Europe!

She accidentally found out that she needed to apply for a Visa four weeks before their departure. The application process turned into a nightmare. 

She had no idea when and where to apply and what documents were required. 

Searching on the Internet seemed useless. Contacting the Embassies was an impossible feat. Getting a Visa attorney was way too expensive (their budget was limited after paying the flight tickets 100% upfront).

Her anxiety spun out of control.  

Eventually, she managed to submit her documents on time (thanks to a friend who knew how tricky the process was and gave her expert advice). 

She got her Visa affixed to her travel document, travelled to Europe, and fell in love with Rome at first sight. 

Hazel and her fiance returned to Australia with one single purpose: to help people avoid the bureaucratic nightmare, endless frustration, and deep confusion when applying for a Schengen Visa! 

Visas Association: Your Schengen Visa Application Process Will Be Smooth Sailing From Here On!

The Visas Association’s lovely team of experts is always ready to provide global guidance, support and assistance if you have any questions or challenges throughout your application process. 

What CAN the Visas Association team do for you?

• Answer all of your questions concerning the Schengen Visa application requirements
• Provide you with a FREE Schengen Visa consultation report    
• Provide reliable and comprehensive guides and Embassy letters templates 
• Help you make your flight and hotel reservations and get your Schengen Visa Travel Health Insurance at an affordable price (all in one neat package!)
• Inform you about the latest news concerning the Schengen Visa policy (we are striving to stay up to date!)
• Try to respond to any special requests and information  

What CANNOT the Visas Association team do for you?

● apply for a schengen visa in your name.

We cannot collect the requested documents and apply for a Schengen Visa in your name. 

We would love to make this process even more straightforward, but the Schengen Visa policy and European law do not allow us to submit your documents to the Embassy in your name.

Anyway, we couldn’t do this as hundreds of Schengen Embassies and Consulates are scattered around the globe (and you must apply to a specific Embassy according to your destination country and citizenship).

Moreover, we are not able to collect the required documents in your name (outside of your flight and hotel reservations and Schengen Visa Insurance) as you must request and sign them in person. 

● Do the work of a travel agency

Visas Association is a Schengen Visa Services agency providing global coverage for individuals worldwide.  

However, we cannot offer you travel tours or packages from various resorts and cruise lines and have the same responsibilities as travel agencies (or provide information about other travel Visas that enable you to enter countries other than the Schengen Countries – e.g., U.S. Visa).  

The job of a travel agent is to determine the best possible travel destinations, transportation and accommodation arrangements and provide information such as weather conditions and travel advisories. 

Notwithstanding our ability to provide you with some tips and tricks concerning your day-to-day travel itinerary and suggestions for a safe and enjoyable trip, we cannot replace a travel agent. 

Our objective is to do everything possible to ensure your legal entry into Europe (by helping you get a Schengen Visa).  

To cut a long story short, we cannot get a Schengen Visa on your passport in your name or organise your whole trip to Europe. 

However, we promise that your Schengen Visa application process will be smooth sailing from here on. 

We will help you avoid the anger and frustration that our community members had felt before contacting us. 

Even if you’re adamant about preparing your application yourself without any help, we would still be happy to provide you with a FREE Schengen Visa consultation report that, hopefully, you will find useful. 

Do not forget that we are here to guide you through every step of your application process! (if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us as we would be more than glad to assist you).     

Confused Where To Start?

If you are confused, worried or stuck, the best next step to take is to Get a Free Consultation .

The session takes 5 to 10 minutes, starts immediately and you will get our advice delivered to your inbox by a Visa Expert within 1-2 hours. This is not a video or phone call, it is just like a live chat, where we can understand your situation better and an expert shares what you should do next.

There is no commitment to use our services at all, we just provide you advice based on our assessment of your situation and give you the next steps you need to follow to get your Schengen visa.

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Why apply for a Schengen Visa?

• You need this Schengen visa if you plan to visit multiple European countries.
• No border control between member states.
• A Schengen visa is for staying in or transiting through the Schengen areas for a short period. You can stay for 90 days with a Schengen visa.
• A visa issued by one Schengen state is valid to travel to any Schengen state, but you must apply only for the country you are entering first.

Schengen countries list 

There are 27 Schengen countries, each with its own immigration rules, policies, conditions, and timelines for visa application.

Benefits of Schengen visa

• You can travel to 27 countries.
• There is six months’ validity on your passport.
• You can enter multiple times based on your purpose.
• Can travel freely within the Netherlands and other Schengen countries.

Types of Schengen visa

There are 4 types of Schengen visas

Type A Schengen visa or Airport Transit Visa

The purpose of a Type A Schengen visa is only for airport transit. With this Schengen visa, you cannot leave the airport’s international zone.

Type B Schengen visa

The purpose of a Type B Schengen visa is for short stays in the Schengen Area. You can stay for a maximum 90 days.

Type C Schengen visa

The purpose of a Type C Schengen visa is for extended stays in the Schengen Area. This Type C visa is available as Single Entry, Double Entry, or Multiple Entry based on your purpose. You can stay for more than 90 days.

Type D Schengen visa

The purpose of a Type D Schengen visa is for multiple entries into the Schengen Area. You can stay for some time.

Eligibility for a Schengen Visa

• You must be a citizen of a non-European country that is not in the European Union.
• The reason for travelling, as well as the time frame, must be justified.
• You must have a valid passport for at least 3 months after the date of your visa application.
• You must have a minimum of €30,000 in medical travel insurance to apply for a European visa.

Schengen Visa Requirements

• Schengen visa application form that is filled
• Recent 2 identical Photographs
• A copy of your passport with an expiry date
• Letter explaining your trip
• Confirmed return ticket
• Proof of accommodation
• A mandatory travel insurance certificate

Documents required for Schengen visa application

The Schengen tourist visa is a unique document that allows you access to several European countries with a single visa. To apply for it, you must submit the following:

• Valid passport
• Completed Schengen visit visa application form
• Travel itinerary including countries you plan to visit, accommodation & flight details
• Evidence of financial sufficiency
• Evidence of your employment or student status to prove you will not be staying on
• Proof of adequate health insurance

How to apply for Schengen Visa?

• Step 1 : Ensure you’re eligible for a Schengen Visa for tourists. Because there are numerous Schengen visas, you must be certain of the required visa. Find out where you need to submit your application.
• Step 2 : Determine the optimal time to apply for a tourist visa.
• Step 3 : Gather the necessary documents for a tourist Schengen Visa.
• Step 4 : Make an appointment at your destination country’s embassy. This appointment may need to be made online or in person at the embassy/consulate/visa centre.
• Step 5 : Pay the cost of the visa.
• Step 6 : Wait for your visa application decision.

Schengen Visa processing time

The waiting time for a Schengen visa will take at least 15 days to be processed; it completely depends on you. Sometimes, in certain areas, the processing time will be 30 days; in extreme cases, it can be more than 60 days.

Schengen Visa Price

The Schengen Visa Price ranges from €60 to €80 and is free for children under 6 years.

HOW Y-AXIS CAN HELP YOU?

The Y-Axis team has been the best solution to assist you with your Schengen visit visa.

• Evaluate the appropriate visa type for your application
• Guide documentation
• Assist in filling out online application forms
• Review all your documents
• Assist in the visa application process

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the categories in the schengen visa, what is the difference between a single-entry and a multiple-entry schengen visa, which embassy should i apply for a schengen visa at if i plan to visit more than one schengen country.

Europe Visitor Visa Consultants in Australia

If you want to visit Europe with the intention of tourism, meeting your loved ones or for any reason that includes a short-term stay. The stay can vary between 90 to 180 days, depending on the travelers purpose, but it should not exceed the visa expiry date. The Europe visitor visa or the tourist visa for Europe is called the Schengen Visa. If you want to visit Europe for the purpose of meeting family and friends or for tourism, then you need to take assistance from the Schengen visa consultants.

Europe Visitor Visa Types

There are different types of visitor visa for Europe or the Schengen visa

• Uniform Schengen Visas (USV)
• Single-entry visa
• Double-entry visa
• Multiple-entry visa
• 1 year multiple-entry Schengen visa
• 3 year multiple-entry Schengen visa
• 5 year multiple-entry Schengen visa

Schengen Visa Consultants can guide you with the right kind of visa suitable for your purpose of visit to Europe. Schengen Visa Agents will also help you with the application process and make sure all the documents that are required are submitted or not.

Documents required for the Schengen Visa

There are documents that are required depending on the profile of the applicant, be it a working individual or a student, the required documents must be submitted to get the visa approved.

• Valid passport
• Two recent passport size photographs
• Schengen visa application form
• Round trip reservation of the flight tickets
• Proof of funds or finances
• Accommodation reservations
• Proof for the Schengen visa application fee

Documents regarding the proof of finance

Proof of financial sufficiency can be shown by the following documents

• Bank statement for the last 3 months
• If employed, then proof of employment
• If studying, then proof of enrollment in an education institution
• Proof of accommodation, example Hotel bookings.
• Credit card

Rules And Regulations For The Australia Subclass 600 Visa

• Any person who enters Australia on a visitor visa is not permitted to work or provide any kind of services to a business in Australia.
• Any person entering on a visitor visa cannot directly sell any goods or services to the Australian public.
• Any person who intends to study in an informal course which lasts for less than 3 months can apply for a visitor visa.

Business Schengen Visa

This visa is for those who want to travel to Europe with the intention of doing business. The b business Schengen visa has to be applied separately and any business cannot be conducted while holding other visas for Europe.

The documents required for the Business Schengen Visa are ;

• Cover letter, stating the purpose of the travel
• Letter from employer and the invitation letter

If you want to travel to Europe with the purpose of doing any business, then you need to apply for the Business Schengen Visa and Schengen Visa Consultants in Australia can assist you with the right documentation required and filing the visa application.

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Important notice

• The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is currently not in operation and no applications for travel authorisations are collected at this point.
• Applicants will be able to apply via an official website and/or app for mobile devices prior to the start of operation of ETIAS and will have to pay a fee of €7.
• The date from which travellers will be able to apply will be published on this web site.
• Please refer to the memo (PDF) for additional questions and answers on ETIAS.

How ETIAS functions

ETIAS will be a largely automated IT system created to identify security, irregular migration or high epidemic risks posed by visa-exempt visitors travelling to the Schengen States, whilst at the same time facilitate crossing borders for the vast majority of travellers who do not pose such risks. Non-EU nationals who do not need a visa to travel to the Schengen area will have to apply for a travel authorisation through the ETIAS system prior to their trip. The information gathered via ETIAS will allow, in full respect of fundamental rights and data protection principles, for advance verification of potential security, irregular migration of high epidemic risks.

After filling in an online application form, the system will conduct checks against EU information systems for borders and security and, in the vast majority of cases, issue a travel authorisation within minutes. In limited cases, where further checks on the traveller are needed, the issuing of the travel authorisation could take up to 30 days. The ETIAS travel authorisation will be a mandatory pre-condition for entry to the Schengen States. It will be checked together with the travel documents by the border guards when crossing the EU border. This prior verification of visa exempt non-EU citizens will facilitate border checks; avoid bureaucracy and delays for travellers when presenting themselves at the borders; ensure a coordinated and harmonised risk assessment of third-country nationals; and substantially reduce the number of refusals of entry at border crossing points.

Thanks to ETIAS authorities will receive vital information necessary to assess potential risks with individuals travelling to the EU and, if required, a travel authorisation could be denied. Schengen participating States will be able to manage their external borders more effectively and improve internal security. Travellers will have early indication of their admissibility to the Schengen States, making legal travel across Schengen borders easier.

The European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (eu-LISA) is responsible for developing the system. ETIAS will start being operational in the first half of 2025. The ETIAS Regulation provides for transitional measures to ensure a smooth roll out of the system.

ETIAS is among the measures undertaken as part of the Security Union. It will also help to achieve the objectives of the European Agenda on Security and the European Agenda on Migration in particular regarding border management and preventing cross-border crime and terrorism.

The European Commission first introduced the idea of a ETIAS in April 2016 in the Communication "Stronger and Smarter Information Systems for Borders and Security" and adopted the proposal on 16 November 2016. After negotiations with the European Parliament and the Council the ETIAS Regulation (EU) 2018/1240 was adopted on 12 September 2018 and entered into force on 9 October 2018.

More information

Press releases.

• Press release/statement made at the time of Commission’s ETIAS proposal
• Press release/statement made at the time of agreement on the ETIAS proposal
• ETIAS factsheet
• Memo (PDF) : Questions and answers on ETIAS
• Feasibility study on ETIAS

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Travelling to the EU and Schengen area

You do not need a visa for short trips to the EU or countries in the Schengen area if both of the following apply:

• you’re staying for 90 days or less in a 180-day period
• you’re visiting as a tourist or for certain other reasons

Other reasons include:

• studying a short course
• getting medical treatment
• travelling for business for your UK employer, for example to attend a business meeting or conference
• journalism or other media activities

Check the entry requirements of the country you’re visiting to find out what you can and cannot do during your stay.

These rules do not apply to travelling and working in Ireland .

Travelling to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in a 180-day period

You can travel to more than one country in a 180-day period. How long you can stay in each country depends on whether or not it’s in the Schengen area.

The countries in the Schengen area are:

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Your total stay in the Schengen area must be no more than 90 days in every 180 days. It does not matter how many countries you visit. The 180-day period keeps ‘rolling’.

To work out if your stay is within the 90 day limit, use the following steps.

Check the date you plan to leave the Schengen area on your next trip.

Count back 180 days from that date to get the start of the 180-day period.

Add up the number of days you have already spent in the Schengen area in that 180-day period (you can use the dates stamped in your passport showing when you entered and left a country).

Work out how many days you will spend in the Schengen area on your next trip. Add this number to the number of days you worked out in step 3.

Check that the total number of days is not more than 90.

Travelling to EU countries that are not in the Schengen area

Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania are not in the Schengen area. You can stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period in each of these countries without a visa.

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Wait, do you need a visa to go to Europe now? The new ETIAS requirements, explained

Emily Olson

St. Mark's basilica in Venice is one place U.S. passport holders may not be able to get to without approval under the new ETIAS requirements Andrea Pattaro/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

St. Mark's basilica in Venice is one place U.S. passport holders may not be able to get to without approval under the new ETIAS requirements

Already thinking about next summer's vacation plans? If Europe is on your short list, there could be one extra step to take before boarding that plane.

Starting in 2024, American passport holders traveling to 30 European countries will need authorization via the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

Though it may sound complicated, the ETIAS and the reasoning behind it are quite similar to existing travel requirements and reflect increasing fear of terrorism in the U.S., Europe and around the world.

Here's what you need to know.

What is ETIAS? Is it a visa?

While some media outlets are taking a cue from the European Union's travel site and calling this a visa, in truth, ETIAS is more like a travel authorization form.

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"It's definitely not a visa," said Dan Hamilton, a senior non-resident fellow for foreign policy at the Brookings Institution. "It's an electronic entry-point, an authorization for countries that are currently visa-free."

Even the European Commission has said as much (and in bold letters) , writing this is "not a visa" but rather an "automated IT system" in a press release on the discussions around it back in 2018.

Whatever you want to call it, the ETIAS form is not what you'd seek if you're trying to work or live in Europe, but rather what you'll need for short-term trips — up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Why is it being implemented?

These new requirements have been years in the making, stemming back to a rise in terrorism fears following 9/11. It's very similar to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization — or ESTA — program that the U.S. implemented in 2008 .

At the heart of ETIAS is an electronic database system to better track who's coming and going. According to the EU's latest report on terrorism data , EU law enforcement authorities arrested about 388 suspects for terror-related offenses in 2021, more than half of whom were accused of being associated with Jihadist groups based abroad.

The European Commission says ETIAS may have the added impact of cutting down on "irregular migration" (i.e. illegal immigration), but one thing the form is definitely not aimed to do is deter tourism in general.

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Crowded cities, inflated airfare and extreme heat disasters may all be making headlines this summer, but many of these European countries are still depending on tourism revenue to help them bounce back from pandemic slumps, Hamilton said.

And the pandemic is another one of the many reasons this new requirement has been delayed by decades — there was no need for ETIAS when countries closed their borders to all travel amid fears of spreading COVID-19.

"Another part of it is simply the pace of the way this parliament and European commission works," Hamilton explained in an interview with NPR. "They're ending their term and pushing through a lot of these directives because parliamentary elections happen next June."

"And getting 30 countries to agree on anything takes a long time," he added.

When does it take effect?

The European Union's website says the new authorization will start in 2024 but hasn't clarified a specific date. A press spokesperson for the union's travel arm did not respond to NPR's request for information.

And, similarly, a spokesperson for the State Department told NPR that the U.S. government website for international travel (travel.state.gov) would be updated "once the regulation goes into effect," but didn't specify when that would be.

"Frankly, I'd be surprised if this starts on time," Hamilton said. The rollout of ETIAS has already been delayed at least once.

But it couldn't hurt to plan ahead for any 2024 travel just to be safe.

Who needs to apply for ETIAS approval?

Basically, all passport holders from 60 countries who can currently travel to most European destinations without a visa — and that includes American passport holders — will now need to get ETIAS authorization for the same trip. That's about 1.4 billion people, by the European Union's estimation.

There are 30 European countries in total on the impacted destination list , including those in the "Schengen Area" — 27 European countries, many that are part of the European Union, that agreed to ease border restrictions to facilitate the movement of people within Europe.

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Those Schengen countries include top vacation spots like France, Italy and Spain.

The other three countries on the list are Romania, Bulgaria and Cyprus, which are all trying to become a part of the Schengen Area soon.

You can check the full list of both impacted passport holders and affected European destinations here.

How can you apply for ETIAS approval (and does it cost money)?

The application isn't open yet, but the European Union says that when it is, all necessary forms can be filled out via a web portal or mobile phone application.

You'll be asked to share personal information such as your date of birth, parents' names and details about your current occupation and previous criminal convictions. You'll also need to share a passport that is not set to expire in less than three months.

Oh, and you'll have to pay a fee of 7 euros (about $8).

When is the right time to apply?

If you want to play it safe, apply well in advance of your trip — no later than a month out.

ETIAS says most applications "are processed within minutes" and decisions are delivered within four days. But that wait could take up to 14 days if you are requested to supply additional information and up to 30 days if you're invited to interview.

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Those denied an application can appeal, but that process could be even lengthier.

The European Union says ETIAS approval will stay valid for three years or until the passport you used in your application expires.

Naturally, you'll also need to follow the ETIAS rules to stay in good standing.

Those with ETIAS approval can stay in the European countries on the list for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. So you can leave and come back, but you can't stay in the confines of the countries on the list for 91 days or more non-stop.

What happens if I don't apply for this and try to travel to Europe?

Your ETIAS approval will be linked to your passport. So without it, airport security (or cruise, bus or train line staff) won't let you board.

In other words, you can kiss that dream vacation goodbye.

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Not all travelers require a Schengen Visa to travel to the Schengen Area, as countries including the U.S.A., Mexico, Brazil, and Canada have visa-free arrangements with the Schengen Zone. However, it is still strongly recommended you obtain insurance as all your medical costs, or those you may incur should something go wrong on your trip, may not be covered without obtaining travel insurance. If you are planning to travel to more than one Schengen country or want to be flexible with your itinerary, it is also a great way to ensure you are covered in the majority of countries in Europe.

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Although it is an essential document to supply when applying for a Schengen Visa, you will also need to supply other supporting documents that outline the reasons for your visit, your itinerary and accommodation plans, as well as how you intend to support yourself and any plans to work or study. Your application may also be rejected by embassy officials - but this is relatively rare as long as all your documents are in order.

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Other than those microstates mentioned, no. If you plan to travel to countries outside the Schengen Area, you will need to get insured there, though this will not affect your Schengen travel insurance covering you while inside the area.

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