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UPDATE: According to Schengenvisainfo.com: The European Union has postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to November 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Visiting the EU will be different from 2022. Due to a change in entry regulations, visitors from visa-exempt countries will need an ETIAS visa waiver to enter the 26-country Schengen Area.<\/p>\n

But what is ETIAS and why is it now necessary? Also, how can passengers register and get ready to travel once it launches? This article explains everything tourists need to know before arriving in the EU in 2022.<\/p>\n

What is ETIAS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

ETIAS stands for European Travel Information and Authorization System. It is a brand new security measure being implemented at the borders of all 26 EU Schengen countries.<\/p>\n

When it launches in 2022 and becomes mandatory in 2023, all visa-exempt nationals visiting the Schengen Area will need a visa waiver to enter the bloc. However, getting an ETIAS visa waiver is to be a short, simple, and online process.<\/p>\n

For example, UK travelers will not need to visit the Spanish embassy in the UK<\/span><\/a> to get a visa waiver to go to Spain. Instead, they will need to fill in an online form when they visit an EU Schengen nation to get a digital visa waiver connected to their passport.  <\/p>\n

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Why Is ETIAS Being Introduced?<\/strong><\/p>\n

ETIAS was first proposed in 2016 to strengthen the security, immigration protection, and efficiency of travel within the Schengen Area<\/span><\/a>. It was subsequently approved and is currently in development.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new system will make travel much safer for tourists and residents of the Schengen countries by pre-screening passengers before they enter the EU\u2019s borders. By doing this, it ensures that border authorities can prevent people who represent a risk from entering the region.<\/p>\n

Who Needs an ETIAS Visa Waiver?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anyone traveling from a country that is allowed to travel to the EU without a visa may apply for an ETIAS visa waiver. This includes nationals from the following countries:<\/p>\n