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Is ETIAS Covid 19 related?

In Rick's Germany travel guide, a travel tip is given: Beginning in 2021, US and Canadian citizens will be required to register online with the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before entering certain countries. So far I haven't looked them up, but wondered if anyone is familiar with this travel requirement and why it hasn't been a topic of concern here before.

Posted by
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No, it is not Covid related but has been delayed due to Covid. There have been many threads about it and I assume there will be some official statement once it becomes possible to apply for one.

Posted by
14809 posts

It's similar to what we make the Europeans, and for that matter, most foreign travelers to the U.S., do before coming here. It's not going to be a big deal. Just register, pay the fee, and go. It's been delayed until next year and will be mandatory by the end of next year.

Don't lose any sleep over it.

Posted by
7452 posts

EITAS is a long delayed border control by the EU that has nothing to do with Covid.

It is seen as a tit-for-tat with the US for a program where visitors to the US must go online and submit information and receive approval before coming to the US, this has been in place for some time. Basically an EU or UK resident can not simply show up at the airport as US residents do in Europe, expecting to be let in.

However, as has happened in the past, the 2021 date has moved out to 2022.

When/If the program is implemented, it is a simple online form, asking additional questions that may already be asked at border control. The advance notification allows countries to better vet information and spot problems. Many EU/UK residents report that the US system is pretty automatic, submit the form, get an approval in a day or two.

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Can someone please share a link to apply for this authorization online?

I couldn't seem to find the direct link to do this online anywhere.

Thank you

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Can someone please share a link to apply for this authorization online?
I couldn't seem to find the direct link to do this online anywhere.

You cannot find it because it does not yet exist