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Thank you for creating this video. We are travelling soon, so are not affected by ETIAS this time (which I now know because of your video), but when I heard about this new requirement I started to worry. You information is very helpful and you made it easy to understand.
@@dmwalker-uj5io The ETIAS website states "You will not need an ETIAS travel authorization if you are a national of a European country requiring ETIAS." Since Germany is a country in the Schengen, I would imagine she would not need to complete an ETIAS application to travel within the Schengen Area. Here is a link to the page where I read this on the ETIAS website: travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/who-should-apply_en#who-does-not-need-an-etias-travel-authorisation. Of course, I would encourage you to keep an eye on this site for any changes and updates as the program gets rolled out, and of course, you can always contact the local Germany consulate and ask, once this program begins. Hope this helps!
Same here. Late April/early May, I've got my Italy trip booked. So, you're not alone. If it does go into effect at the time of your trip, be specific about your travel itinerary. Where you're staying, already purchased tickets for museums, et cetera. I'm stressed out about it, too.
No need to be stressed for what is basically nothing but a simple formality. ESTIA is the European equivalent to the American ESTA (mostly same questions, same rules) that we EU citizens have to go through when visiting the U.S. I've been through ESTA twice, that was really no big deal and it made it easy to go thru the border checks at U.S. customs; it should work the same way for U.S. citizens entering EU territory under ETIAS. I'd only suggest you take care of this formality a month in advance, just in case there'd be some administrative delays, or a computer bug.
Questions about education and occupation are - in much more detail! - part of a visa application to determine ties to the home country or country of legal residence. A well-educated person with a steady job is much more likely to return to this job at the end of their stay, than an unemployed person with no formal qualifications, who might be tempted to overstay and work illegally.
Makes sense. I have a friend from India who told me about the hoops she had to jump through to go to Iceland for our group trip and she added it was proving she had the finances and ties home to not relocate to Iceland.
Before ETIAS is implemented the EES Entry/Exit System needs to be launched. EES automates what the Border Authorities normally do such as stamping your passport.
I love Florence. I'm going back there in April of 2024. I've got it booked and I didn't even know about the ETIAS. That's annoying. But, I'm hearing it may not even start when it's time for my trip, because of the summer games in Paris. And I totally agree with you on the education and occupation deal. Where is the relevance there? And when it first goes into effect, they are going to be so bombarded with applications, I don't see approval in minutes at first. And others are saying to get your ETIAS approval first before planning your trip. No, you have to plan your trip first, so that you can tell them your travel itinerary, and hope you get approved after paying for your trip. In the meantime, I'm subscribing to your channel and I'm sure I'll have more questions for you in the coming days. Thanks for the good info.
Yes this applies to any visa-exempt traveler who will enter any of the countries of the Schengen Area, no matter how you arrive. P.S.- I’m so jealous of your Med cruise!
Your education level shouldn't matter. There's no need for them to ask that irrelevant question. However, someone recently told me that the reason they want to know your occupation is that it's telling them that you have a job to go back to, and that you're not going to try and stay there longer than you should. And the ETIAS has been delayed until 2025.
@Twiggy163 my employer doesn't give me much time between time-off approval and the beginning of that time for me to apply and get the required travel documents. About 5 days or seven of I include weekdays.
@Twiggy163 But if something goes wrong, it will take longer cause things need fixing. That is what drives my anxiety 😬 . Which will ruin my travel plans. All cortese of my employer, of course.
@@gotravelwithstaci the best Inspectors can quickly detect if you are a suspicious. Never lie, don't joke. Make sure you understand the question and answer carefully and briefly. If you fail, you go to secondary where the experts will use massive resources and advanced techniques to determine the truth. More directly if the inspector is familiar with your occupation or looks into your profile he is trying to determine if you should go to secondary. Of course their are also
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Let me know if you have any questions about this new ETIAS Traveler Program!
Check out my Italy group trip itinerary and join us → Join my ITALY Group Trip: bit.ly/ItalyMay2024
Thank you for creating this video. We are travelling soon, so are not affected by ETIAS this time (which I now know because of your video), but when I heard about this new requirement I started to worry. You information is very helpful and you made it easy to understand.
If I may have your email to communicate with you please...
The ETIAS application asks the same type of questions as ESTA for visitors to the USA and ETA for Canada asks.
Right. I find they are standard questions I also found when applying for my passport too.
Thank you! I have flights booked 4/30-5/30 to Germany & Austria!
Oh I hope you have the best trip!!
Thank you! Very stressful as I have tickets booked for end of April through end of May.
Yes I also have two trips to the EU next year so I’m on pins and needles wanting to apply and get it over with lol
I’m a US citizen, my mom holds a German passport but is a permanent resident of the US, over 70 and dads over 70! What do we do lol? 😂
@@dmwalker-uj5io The ETIAS website states "You will not need an ETIAS travel authorization if you are a national of a European country requiring ETIAS." Since Germany is a country in the Schengen, I would imagine she would not need to complete an ETIAS application to travel within the Schengen Area. Here is a link to the page where I read this on the ETIAS website: travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/who-should-apply_en#who-does-not-need-an-etias-travel-authorisation.
Of course, I would encourage you to keep an eye on this site for any changes and updates as the program gets rolled out, and of course, you can always contact the local Germany consulate and ask, once this program begins. Hope this helps!
Same here. Late April/early May, I've got my Italy trip booked. So, you're not alone. If it does go into effect at the time of your trip, be specific about your travel itinerary. Where you're staying, already purchased tickets for museums, et cetera. I'm stressed out about it, too.
No need to be stressed for what is basically nothing but a simple formality. ESTIA is the European equivalent to the American ESTA (mostly same questions, same rules) that we EU citizens have to go through when visiting the U.S. I've been through ESTA twice, that was really no big deal and it made it easy to go thru the border checks at U.S. customs; it should work the same way for U.S. citizens entering EU territory under ETIAS. I'd only suggest you take care of this formality a month in advance, just in case there'd be some administrative delays, or a computer bug.
Questions about education and occupation are - in much more detail! - part of a visa application to determine ties to the home country or country of legal residence. A well-educated person with a steady job is much more likely to return to this job at the end of their stay, than an unemployed person with no formal qualifications, who might be tempted to overstay and work illegally.
Makes sense. I have a friend from India who told me about the hoops she had to jump through to go to Iceland for our group trip and she added it was proving she had the finances and ties home to not relocate to Iceland.
Before ETIAS is implemented the EES Entry/Exit System needs to be launched. EES automates what the Border Authorities normally do such as stamping your passport.
Interesting!
I love Florence. I'm going back there in April of 2024. I've got it booked and I didn't even know about the ETIAS. That's annoying. But, I'm hearing it may not even start when it's time for my trip, because of the summer games in Paris. And I totally agree with you on the education and occupation deal. Where is the relevance there? And when it first goes into effect, they are going to be so bombarded with applications, I don't see approval in minutes at first. And others are saying to get your ETIAS approval first before planning your trip. No, you have to plan your trip first, so that you can tell them your travel itinerary, and hope you get approved after paying for your trip. In the meantime, I'm subscribing to your channel and I'm sure I'll have more questions for you in the coming days. Thanks for the good info.
Yeah they pushed back to 2025. I hope you loved florence. I realize one mans trash is true but boy I fell hard for Florence.😍
The g in Schengen is a hard g : Sheng - gen
I'll work on it
I'll work on it
We have to put our occupation on the ESTA when we apply to go to the USA
Yes I find this is a common question. They say it's to profile you but how do they know you're telling the truth?
Thank you for the information. Do I need to apply if I’m taking a Mediterranean cruise?
Yes this applies to any visa-exempt traveler who will enter any of the countries of the Schengen Area, no matter how you arrive.
P.S.- I’m so jealous of your Med cruise!
Thank you 😊
Oh and - you look tan !!
Fake bake FTW!
You're welcome 😊
Your education level shouldn't matter. There's no need for them to ask that irrelevant question. However, someone recently told me that the reason they want to know your occupation is that it's telling them that you have a job to go back to, and that you're not going to try and stay there longer than you should. And the ETIAS has been delayed until 2025.
ahh that makes more sense as to why they ask these questions
So do we apply and then book a trip or book then apply?
Right now, you don't have to worry about it since it's been pushed back to early 2025
Bulgaria and Romania are not part of the Schengen area. They are part of EU. Is ETIAS required for the two countries?
As of now, this program only applies to countries in the Schengen Area.
Yes, YOU need ETIAS to travel in Romania and Bulgaria.
😢 I might never again travel to Europe because of this unless I quit my job.
Why?
@Twiggy163 my employer doesn't give me much time between time-off approval and the beginning of that time for me to apply and get the required travel documents. About 5 days or seven of I include weekdays.
@@The_Traveling_Clown its 5 minutes of filling put a form. It is exactly like Canada's eTA and tye US' ESTA. Only cheaper.
@Twiggy163 But if something goes wrong, it will take longer cause things need fixing. That is what drives my anxiety 😬 . Which will ruin my travel plans. All cortese of my employer, of course.
@@The_Traveling_Clown it'll be fine. If ETIAS is the reason for your employer to no longer send you to Europe, it could all have been a Teams meeting.
As a former US Immigration Inspector, knowing education an Occupation allows profiling a person
Ahh I get it. What if they don't tell the truth? Is there a database to see if I'm really the profession I say I am?
@@gotravelwithstaci the best Inspectors can quickly detect if you are a suspicious. Never lie, don't joke. Make sure you understand the question and answer carefully and briefly. If you fail, you go to secondary where the experts will use massive resources and advanced techniques to determine the truth.
More directly if the inspector is familiar with your occupation or looks into your profile he is trying to determine if you should go to secondary. Of course their are also
Does this apply to Australians travelling to Europe?
Yes
Yes. they have since moved this program out to 2025.
Since Schengen has nothing to do with China the pronounciation is with a g like in ground, lol.
Schengen iz prounounced different in different EU countries depending on the local language. In Denmark we pronounce it with a soft g.
Thanks for this insight 🩵
I’ve never heard “Shengen” pronounced that way before - and, with respect, hopefully never again 😅
lol then don't go to Denmark.
The way you pronunce it sounds chinese. You should probably go with a german pronuniation instead.
okkk