If you’re thinking of visiting Europe, you should be aware of the new requirements for visiting the Old Continent. This is because, from 2025, citizensBrazilians will need to apply for a “visa” to enter the European Union. The measure aims to strengthen the security of the bloc in the face of the large influx of foreign tourists.
This “visa” is actually the ETIAS, European Travel Information and Authorization System. Do you have any doubts about it? Don’t worry, here’s everything you need to know to travel with peace of mind!
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How does ETIAS, the new “visa” for Europe, work?
ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorization System, is a new authorization required to enter the countries of the European Union. It will allow tourists to stay on the continent for up to three months.
In other words, the ETIAS will not be a visa as such, but rather a preliminary travel authorization. For this reason, the procedures for obtaining it promise to be simpler than for a traditional visa: instead of interviews and visits to consulates, the traveler will only need to fill out an online form and pay a fee of 7 euros (around 35 reais).
From there, the European authorities will carry out a security check on the applicant, determining in advance whether or not they will be able to enter their territory. When approved, the tourist will have three years of free access to the EU, unless their passport expires. In this case, they will have to make a new document and apply for ETIAS again.
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Which countries will require ETIAS from Brazilians?
Brazilian tourists will need the ETIAS to enter thirty European countries. These are the member countries of the Schengen Area, an area of free movement of people where European citizens and tourists can transit across international borders without going through immigration again.
Countries that will require ETIAS from Brazilians: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. France is one of the countries that will require ETIAS from Brazilian tourists. Photo: m1sty/PxHere
For whom will the “visa” be compulsory?
The ETIAS will be required for anyone who is not a citizen of the European Union and does not have a residence visa for any country in the region. It is a permit for tourism, so anyone wishing to work or study in the EU will still need to go through the work or student visa process, which may involve consulates and the like.
When will the “visa” for Europe come into force?
Until then, the ETIAS is expected to come into force for Brazilians from May 2025.
