People who want to travel from United States in Europe They can do it as long as they meet certain requirements.
According to a report by Squaremouth, a travel insurance marketplace, 2023 will be the year of full recovery in international travel, despite high inflation, as travelers plan bigger trips to satisfy their pent-up desire to travel post-pandemic .
The health insurance is mandatory travel to Europe, depending on the reason for travel and the destination, whether within or outside the so-called “Schengen Area”an area in which 26 different European nations recognize the abolition of their internal borders with other member states without movement restrictions.
The European Union has reported that international travelers “should be able to financially cover medical services in the event of an accident, injury or any other sudden event”. Therefore, he established the ETIAS visawhich will be required by law from November of this year.
Who needs the ETIAS visa?
In order to enter and travel in the Schengen Area it will be necessary to process the European Travel Information and Authorization System (European Travel Information and Authorization System).
This is a paid authorization, in which personal information must be entered to be verified by international security sources. In essence, what they analyze is that people do not have a serious criminal record and that they do not pose a risk to the security of the territory.
This permit is valid for those traveling for tourism, business, transit or short-term medical treatment for a maximum period of 90 days. If the reason for the trip is different (such as permanent work, for example) or the time of stay exceeds 90 days, it is necessary to apply for another type of permit depending on the country visited.
How to get an ETIAS visa?
The procedure for obtaining the ETIAS must be carried out online from the official website and the requirements to be met will be as follows:
- Passport with a minimum validity of 3 months upon arrival.
- Provide personal and contact information.
- Answer the criminal history questions.
- Debit or credit card to make payment.
The cost of the ETIAS will be 7 euros for over 18s and free for under 18s and over 70s.
Once the request has been made, the approved document will arrive via e-mail or will be reported if rejected.
Source: Clarin
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