Fill in the ETIAS application form
Filling in the ETIAS form is a quick and easy process, to be carried out online. Here are the steps in the ETIAS application procedure.
Steps to complete the ETIAS form
The steps in the ETIAS application process are :
- Go to the ETIAS form
- Provide personal information
- Provide passport information
- Provide travel information
- Answering safety questions
- Verification of information and payment
Access the online form
To start the online application, the traveler must access the ETIAS form online via an Internet connection. The form can be completed on a cell phone, computer or tablet.
Provide personal information
The traveler must fill in his personal data, making sure not to make any typing errors. All fields in the form are mandatory. Here is the personal information you need to provide:
- Full name
- Date and place of birth
- Nationality
- Current residential address
- E-mail address and telephone number
Provide passport information
The information to be entered is that of the passport valid for Europe that will be used for travel:
- Passport number ;
- Date of issue and expiry date ;
- Passport issuing country ;
- The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the planned date of exit from the Schengen area.
Provide travel information
Applicants must then provide details of their trip, such as the reason for their stay and the address of their first place of accommodation in the Schengen area.
Answering safety questions
The additional ETIAS questions mainly concern the traveler’s health and criminal history. A question on travel to conflict zones is also to be completed.
Verification of information and payment
Candidates must ensure that all information provided is correct. Any errors may lead to delays or refusal of ETIAS authorization.
To submit an application, the applicant must pay the ETIAS fee. Payment of the ETIAS price is made online by credit card only. Cards accepted include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.
Response to ETIAS application submitted online
Most requests are processed within minutes. ETIAS deadlines will depend on the complexity of the applications. The applicant will receive an email confirming approval or rejection of the ETIAS. In the event of refusal, the email will contain the reasons for the refusal and instructions for appealing the decision if necessary.
When additional information is required, the applicant is contacted by email and asked to provide the requested information within the specified timeframe.