What is the new mandatory procedure that all Peruvians must do to enter Europe?

With the intention of reinforcing immigration control, the European Union require a special visa to enter its territory. Its about European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) which will come into force at the beginning of 2023.

ETIAS will screen all individuals from eligible countries before they travel to Europesince registering in the ETIAS system It will be a mandatory immigration requirement.

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What is ETIAS?

ETIAS is a fully electronic system that authorizes and tracks visitors from countries that do not require a visa to enter the Schengen area.

“This travel authorization system will collect, track and update the necessary data related to visitors in order to determine if it is safe for them to enter Schengen countries”, reports the Schengen Visa website.

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What people need an ETIAS travel authorization?

The ETIAS travel authorization is aimed at citizens of countries that can access the European Union space without a visa. On the Latin American side are PeruArgentina, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, among other countries.

ETIAS for Peruvians

Currently, Peruvians with a passport are allowed to travel to all countries that belong to the Schengen zone. This means that they can spend up to 90 without presenting a visa.

However, from 2023 Peruvians wishing to travel to Europe will need to apply online for an ETIAS visa waiver to enter Schengen zone countries.

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How is the ETIAS application processed?

According to the ETIAS Visa page, the ETIAS visa exemption must be requested online, it is a simple procedure and “which can be completed from a smartphone, tablet or personal computer without the need to go to an embassy or consulate”.

They will only need to give their passport details, along with their full name, date of birth, address and provide information about their work and health.

At the end of the application, a series of security questions must be answered. If the information is false, the ETIAS can be revoked.

Requirements to apply for the ETIAS application

At the time of making the ETIAS application, Peruvians must meet the following requirements:

How much will ETIAS cost?

The ETIAS travel authorization is expected to cost only 7 euros per application, although it could vary once it is launched. It has also been arranged that minors do not pay any fee and payment can be made with a credit or debit card. Once the payment is completed, the processing of the ETIAS travel authorization will begin.

The ETIAS application will take the Peruvian citizen less than 10 minutes.

The ETIAS will be valid for three consecutive years and will allow Peruvians to travel to Europe multiple times, as long as the countries they want to visit are Schengen member countries.

Source: Elcomercio

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