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Welcome to your one-stop resource for all the essential updates about the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). It’s the new electronic travel system for all incoming international visitors to Europe’s Schengen zone.
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If you’re traveling before the end of 2024, you will just need your valid biometric passport to enter the Netherlands. However, if you’re planning to travel to Europe for 2023 or after, you should be aware of some important border policy changes. The newly updated European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is set to launch in 2023. From then on, it will be a requirement for all international travelers heading to the Netherlands and other destinations within Europe’s Schengen zone.
It’s vital to take note of the fact that the online ETIAS application will not replace the traditional long-term visa system. If you are planning to study or work during your stay in the Netherlands, or you wish to remain in the country for longer than 90 days at a time, you will still have to apply for the appropriate visa through your home consulate.
Yes. After the new border security program launches in 2023, an electronic ETIAS application will be necessary for all Canadian citizens traveling to the Netherlands or any other European country in the Schengen zone, regardless of their age. Please look on our homepage for a full list of all 26 countries in the Schengen area.
At this time, a paper copy of your COVID vaccination certificate or your EU Digital COVID Certificate is mandatory for all foreigners entering the Netherlands from outside the European Union, in accordance with the EU Entry Ban. Valid proof of vaccination within the past 270 days or receipt of an approved booster dose is the current requirement for entry to the Netherlands at the time of writing. Still, it’s essential to keep in mind that each country’s local policies and procedures related to the COVID-19 pandemic can change quickly. Always follow up on the latest travel regulations in all of your destinations prior to departure for international travel.
The ETIAS visa waiver program will launch in 2023. At the beginning, there will be a grace period of six months or more that will help ease the transition for international travelers and border officials alike as they get used to the new policies and procedures. Nonetheless, the goal of the ETIAS program is to facilitate a safe, smooth travel experience for all international visitors to the Netherlands and Europe’s Schengen area. Once the new system goes live, it will be best for all travelers to go ahead and fill out the online ETIAS application, even if you will be traveling during the grace period.