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ETIAS Application Questions

What you'll be asked when you apply

Overview

The ETIAS application form is straightforward and takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. You'll answer questions about your identity, passport, travel plans, and background. Most applications are processed automatically within minutes.

Personal Information Questions

  • Full name (exactly as shown on your passport)
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth (city and country)
  • Gender
  • Current nationality/citizenship
  • Other nationalities (if applicable)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Home address

Passport Questions

  • Passport number
  • Country of issue
  • Issue date
  • Expiry date
  • Issuing authority

Travel Questions

  • First EU/Schengen country you'll enter
  • Address of first accommodation (hotel, Airbnb, or contact person)
  • Purpose of travel (tourism, business, transit, etc.)

Background & Security Questions

The ETIAS application includes security screening questions. Your answers are checked against EU databases including the Schengen Information System (SIS), Interpol, and Europol.

Answer all questions honestly and accurately. Providing false information can result in denial and potential entry bans.

Background Topics

  • Criminal history — Convictions for serious crimes in the past 20 years
  • Immigration history — Previous visa refusals, deportations, or overstays
  • Travel to conflict zones — Recent visits to specific regions
  • Health questions — Certain communicable diseases
  • Employment — Current occupation and employer
  • Education — Level of education

Honest Answers Required

Your responses are cross-referenced against multiple EU and international databases. If inconsistencies are found, your application may be flagged for manual review or denied. Always provide truthful information.

What Happens with Your Data

ETIAS data is processed in compliance with EU data protection laws (GDPR). Your information is:

  • Stored securely by eu-LISA (EU IT systems agency)
  • Used only for border security and immigration purposes
  • Retained for the validity period of your ETIAS plus 3 years
  • Accessible to you upon request

You have the right to request access to, correction, or deletion of your data under GDPR.

Application Resources

How to Apply

Step-by-step application guide

Documents Needed

What to have ready

Processing Time

How long approval takes

Application Questions FAQs

What if I made a mistake on my application?
You can correct errors before submitting. After submission, contact the ETIAS support through the official portal. Significant errors may require a new application.
What if I'm unsure how to answer a question?
Answer as accurately as possible based on your honest recollection. If genuinely uncertain (e.g., exact dates from years ago), provide your best estimate. Don't guess or provide false information.
Will a criminal record automatically disqualify me?
Not necessarily. Minor offenses may not affect your application. Serious crimes (terrorism, drug trafficking, etc.) will likely result in denial. Each case is evaluated individually.
Do I need to list every country I've visited?
The application focuses on travel to specific regions of concern, not your complete travel history. Answer the specific questions asked honestly.
What if I have a common name that might match someone on a watch list?
If your application is flagged due to a name match, you'll have the opportunity to provide additional documentation proving your identity during manual review.

Related Information

Schengen Visa Guide Schengen Area Guide Schengen Calculator UK Travel Requirements

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