Visa-Free Criteria
The decision of whether to grant visa-free status to a non-EU country is based on a variety of criteria (migration, security, considerations of human rights, reciprocity, and economic benefit - in particular in terms of tourism and foreign trade).
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For a list of these countries, see Annex II of the Regulation (EU) 2018/1806.
ETIAS Requirement
Pre-Travel Authorization
Visa-exempt travellers will need to fill out an online ETIAS form and pay a small fee before being able to travel to the Schengen Area, six months after the full implementation of Entry/Exit system (EES).
Border Control & Security
Facilitating Safe Travel
This form is designed to facilitate border control and security.
Global Equivalents
Similar to ESTA & eTA
It is not a visa, but is comparable to similar systems in the USA (ESTA), Canada (eTA), and Australia (eVisitor).
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