WTTC congratulates the EU on the adoption of the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), a pre-authorization system which allows the EU to know who is entering the EU, from where and if they pose a risk to EU security.
Når ETIAS træder i kraft, skal alle tredjelandsstatsborgere, der er fritaget for visum, og som planlægger at rejse til Schengen-området, ansøge om tilladelse før rejsen. Målet med dette er at lette rejsen til EU og forenkle grænsekontrol.
During negotiations, WTTC stressed the importance of the process to be made as easy as possible for legitimate travelers.
In addition to the ease of process, WTTC also advocated for the fees to remain at a reasonable level, one that did not discourage travelers from coming to Europe. The final fee of seven euros meets this balance.
“We see this as an important first step in the digitalization of travel. The ultimate aim will be the use of biometric technology to ensure seamless, more efficient and more secure travel. WTTC is committed to enhancing security and improving the entire passenger journey. This will essentially maximize the potential of the Travel & Tourism to create jobs and drive economic growth,’ stated Gloria Guevara, President & CEO World Travel & Tourism Council.
ETIAS vil være gratis under 18 år og over 70'erne.
Ansøgning om ETIAS sigter mod at være hurtig og enkel og kræver ikke mere end et rejsedokument, kreditkort og adgang til internet. Et stort flertal af ansøgere vil få et positivt svar inden for få minutter. Hvis der er behov for yderligere information, dokumentation eller et interview, vil der blive tilbudt forskellige muligheder under hensyntagen til den rejsendes situation.
WTTC welcomes the fact that the needs of the travel and tourism community were taken into account whilst ensuring enhanced EU security.
Det nye system blev vedtaget i dag (torsdag den 5. juli) på Europa-Parlamentets plenarmøde i Strasbourg og forventes at træde i drift i 2021.
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