New rules for entry into the European Union will be in force from 2024, so now there is no need to obtain any permits or pay for it money.
Entry into the EU will be paid for Ukrainians from 2024. For visa-free travel, citizens of Ukraine will need to obtain a special ETIAS permit for 7 euros. It will need to be completed long before entering a foreign country, because an application for ETIAS can be considered from 4 to, in some cases, 30 days.
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Paid entry into the EU – what is known about it
Starting 2024, the rules for entry into the countries of the Schengen area/EU will change for Ukrainians and citizens of other countries. According to the new rules, you will have to obtaina special ETIAS permit and pay 7 euros.This EU entry permit will be valid for three years and will allow you to visit EU countries for 90 days within a 180-day period.< /p>
The following countries will require ETIAS authorization in 2024:
What is ETIAS
ETIAS – European Travel Information and Authorization System. Its purpose is to prevent the entry into the EU of those who pose a threat to public order, national security or international relations of Schengen member countries.
ETIAS permit is a permit to enter the EU for citizens of countries with which the visa-free regime operates. It is linked to the person’s international passport and is valid for three years or until the passport expires. If a person receives a new passport, he will also need to obtain a new ETIAS permit.
With an ETIAS permit, you can enter the territory of the above European countries any number of times. However, you can stay in the EU for a total of 90 days during any 180-day period.
Even if you receive ETIAS approval,it does not guarantee 100% entry into the EU. Thus, a border guard of a foreign country may ask to see a passport and other documents. The border guard will check whether you meet the entry conditions.
Who does not need to apply for an ETIAS
Before traveling to the EU, citizens who have a Schengen visa and foreigners who have who have a long-term visa issued by one of the EU member states.
How to apply for ETIAS
Please note that ETIAS applications are not currently being accepted and therefore no fees will be charged. From 2024, to obtain permission to enter the EU, it will be possible tofill out a form on the official ETIAS web resource travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en or through the ETIAS mobile application.The cost of the ETIAS application is 7 euros .
To apply for ETIAS, you will need to have a biometric passport. Holders of regular international passports will have to (as now) obtain a visa.
How long does it take to process an ETIAS application
Most applications will be processed in just a few minutes. However, it is possible that the process may take longer. In this scenario, you will receive a decision on entry into the EUwithin four daysHowever, this period can be extended to 14 days if additional information or documents are required from you, or up to 30 days if you are invited for an interview. That is why you should apply for an ETIAS permit long before your planned trip.
What after applying for an ETIAS
Rules of entry into the EU for Ukrainians now
As of 2023, all EU countries bordering Ukraine allow entry on humanitarian grounds to everyone fleeing the war in Ukraine, regardless of the presence of a biometric passport. The same applies to children.
If you have Ukrainian citizenship and a biometric passport, you can enter the EU by presenting this document at the border. You can stay in Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
If you do not have a biometric passport, but you have a regular passport, you will need to apply for a visa. If you have temporary protection, this entitles you to visa facilitation to enter and stay in an EU country.
< p>Note that Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are not members of the EU, but are members of the Schengen area. Ukrainians with biometric passports or regular passports with a visa can travel to these countries after entering the Schengen area.
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