New European travel pass UK tourists must have can be refused for eight reasons
13.08.2023 - 09:55
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
UK tourists will soon require extra approval to enter 30 European countries - and there are a number of reasons their application may be rejected. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is set to come into force by summer 2024.
It can be applied for online and all holidaymakers must have one if they want to enter hotspots including Spain, France, Portugal and Greece for up to 90 days within a 180 day-period. If the extra step is not completed, or authorised, Brits risk being turned away from their summer holidays, business trips and weekend breaks at airports.
Ahead of the change, there's a lot of things travellers should know about the ETIAS, including the reasons why an application may be refused. According to European Union officials, an ETIAS must be valid for an entire stay and anyone who wants to stay longer than the 12 week allocation must apply for an official visa.
Tourists can leave and return to any of the 30 European countries while their ETIAS is valid, Birmingham Live reports. However, an ETIAS does not guarantee that tourists will be permitted access to European countries which require one. All travellers who arrive at the border will still be subject to border checks and may be refused entry if they do not meet conditions.
EU officials have advised that the eight main reasons an ETIAS may be rejected are as follows:
The ETIAS applicant is using a travel document that is reported as lost, stolen, misappropriated or invalidated. Your travel document must also have a minimum validity of three months from the departure date and must not be damaged physically.
As part of the application process, your criminal record will be checked. Most people won't be barred from applying for a minor