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The European Travel Information and Authorization System, (ETIAS), will replace the current visa-free travel system in the Schengen region. It will be available starting in 2025. British tourists will find it easier to travel to the Netherlands with the new visa system. Britons travelling from the UK will also be eligible for this visa.
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ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) will become mandatory for all eligible travellers in 2025. ETIAS was first proposed by the European Commission in 2016. It will change the way millions of British citizens and tourists travel to the Netherlands. Before travelling to any of the 26 Schengen countries, plus San Marino and Vatican City, San Marino, Croatia, Bulgaria or Romania, all British citizens will have to apply online to ETIAS. ETIAS online applications don’t require any technical knowledge. It should take less than 10 minutes to complete and submit an electronic ETIAs request. It is easy to see why European countries changed their visa-free policy. The European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS, will replace the Schengen visa-free travel system. It will be in effect from 2025. The ETIAS system will increase safety and security at the border for both local and international travellers. It will help to reduce health risks and fight illegal immigration and terrorists. It will be easier for foreign tourists visiting the Netherlands to obtain a visa under the new structure. Britons travelling from the UK will be able to benefit from this visa structure. Once the ETIAS travel authorization process has been completed, all UK-based travellers will require authorisation in order to enter the Netherlands or any other Schengen country.
British citizens who travel to the Netherlands with an ETIAS authorization won’t need to visit consulates or embassies as they would for standard visa applications. ETIAS applications can be submitted online. This is significantly easier than the Schengen visa application. To apply online, travellers will need to have a valid passport. The passport must be valid at least 3 months from the date that the traveller plans to arrive in the Netherlands. The ETIAS applicant may need additional documentation from the border officer responsible for reviewing it. Except in exceptional circumstances, additional documentation is not usually required. Remember that an ETIAS authorization does not guarantee entry to the Netherlands or other Schengen countries. Anyone who is “off” at the border checkpoint may be refused admission. This applies to all travellers, even those who have been pre-approved or have an ETIAS travel permit. ETIAS authorizations will be required for travel from the UK to the Netherlands and other Schengen countries once the ETIAS travel authorisation procedure is complete. ETIAS will be required for many other nationalities and countries, including Australians, Canadians, Americans and New Zealanders.
The new ETIAS system makes international travel easier. It takes just 10 minutes to complete the online application. Most applicants will get a response via email within 24 hours of submitting their application. After approval, travellers can travel to any Schengen country for up to 90 days. A travel authorization issued by ETIAS is valid for three years from the date of approval provided that the passport is valid. The ETIAS approval cannot be granted without a passport number and/or travel document number. You must submit an ETIAS request to obtain a new passport. A traveller may be eligible to appeal an ETIAS refusal depending on the reason.
The speed at which the ETIAS travel application form is processed will please British citizens. It is easy and simple to use the new system. The system requires only basic information from travellers, including name and nationality. It also asks for details about travel history, criminal record, and safety-related issues. If everything is correct, the ETIAS application can be approved. If something isn’t right, or if it’s not possible to verify the information with the pre-existing information on the system, the security officer can request additional information. If the applicant is a threat or a risk due to a criminal, immigration, or health-related past, they may request an interview in person.
The new ETIAS travel authorization process is primarily a border security measure. Once ETIAS becomes effective in 2025, British citizens will need to follow the same procedures as non-Schengen-based travellers. ETIAS will process personal data in accordance with strict online security protocols.
Over the past decade, events have made it possible for Schengen countries to be exposed to terroristic and criminal threats. As a result, the Netherlands is now more vulnerable to extremist and disturbed people. ETIAS will be used to pre-screen foreigners in order to protect the Schengen region from any incoming threats. Each application will undergo careful evaluation. If applicants are at risk, border officials might refuse to allow them in.
Illegal immigration has been a major problem in the Schengen region over the past decade. Illegal immigration has been linked with exploitation, organised crime and wage disparity. ETIAS will make it easier to identify and track travellers and reduce illegal immigration.
ETIAS will be the standard for all 26 Schengen countries. Consistent processes simplify the process and make it easier to plan ahead. This is also a benefit for border officers. Individuals travelling to multiple countries within Schengen must be pre-screened before they are allowed on board the plane. Imagine a tourist travelling to the Netherlands, then going on to Spain. Tourists who only travel to Spain will have their passports checked for them before they can enter the Netherlands. This consistency allows both the travellers and border agents to have a more seamless experience.
British travellers, along with those from other countries exempted by visas, will need to submit an electronic ETIAS application before they can travel into any Schengen country. The United States, Australia and New Zealand will be affected by this new border policy. This complete list contains 60 countries whose citizens must submit ETIAS requests in order to travel to Netherlands.
Albania
Antigua-et-Barbuda
Argentine
Australie
Bahamas
Barbade
Bosnie-Herzégovine
Brésil
Brunei
Canada
Chili
Colombie
Costa Rica
République dominicaine
Le Salvador
Géorgie
Grenade
Guatemala
Honduras
Hong Kong
Israël
Japon
Kiribati
Macao
Macédoine du Nord
Malaisie
Îles Marshall
Île Maurice
Mexique
Micronésie
Moldavie
Monténégro
Nouvelle-Zélande
Nicaragua
Palaos
Panama
Paraguay
Pérou
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Sainte-Lucie
Saint Vincent
St. Vincent
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Taiwan
Timor Leste
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uruguay
Ukraine
UAE
Vanuatu
Venezuela
United Kingdom
United StatesBritons need to apply for ETIAS approval to travel to or through any 26 Schengen countries(plus Vatican City, Cyprus, Croatia, San Marino, Bulgaria, and Romania). ETIAS approval does not apply to travellers who are visiting certain European countries that are not part of the Schengen region, such as Ireland. This is the complete list of ETIAS countries who require ETIAS from foreign travellers.
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sweden
Spain
Switzerland
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Romania
Monaco
San Marino
Vatican
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ETIAS will become mandatory for British citizens travelling to Europe after 2025. The new ETIAS visa waiver program will replace all existing short-term travel regulations that apply to visa-exempt countries in 2025. The new process will be re-opened to international travellers and border officers. This grace period is for six months. The best time to submit the application is when the ETIAS program launches, in 2025. Your application will be processed within 96 hours (4 working days), and should be completed weeks before you leave.
ETIAS is an easy travel system. The online application for UK citizens takes less than 10 minutes. You will need to include basic information about yourself and a list of security questions.
At the moment, travellers to the Netherlands do not require a passport or COVID certificate. There will be changes to policies and procedures in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. We recommend you read the most recent travel regulations before you depart.
If you have any questions about your stay in the Netherlands, the British Consulate can assist you. Many consulates are located in the Netherlands, particularly in Amsterdam and the Hague. The British Embassy is also located in The Hague.