Want to Visit Europe Soon? You May Need to Apply for New Travel Authorization | KQED
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ETIAS travel authorization applications require users to submit a photo of their passport and their face if they are aged 10 or over, along with a fee. Most applications are processed in minutes, though some may take up to 96 hours or longer if additional information is requested. Denial reasons include security risks or illegal immigration. The U.K. ETA app also aims for quick processing, ideally within hours and generally within three working days, but can occasionally take longer.
To apply, you'll need to upload a photo of your passport and, for travelers age 10 and over, your face. This process is part of the ETIAS travel authorization.
The EU states that most ETIAS travel authorization applications will be processed within minutes and at the latest within 96 hours, but some applicants may face a longer wait.
Applicants whose ETIAS travel authorization is denied will receive an email detailing the reason for denial and information regarding their options to appeal the decision.
The U.K. government emphasizes that the ETA app allows most applicants to receive a decision in hours, with the possibility of a quicker response, although sometimes it may take longer.
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