ETIAS - The European Travel Information and Authorisation System

In November 2016, the Commission proposed to create a European Travel Information and Authorisation

System (ETIAS) to strengthen security of travel to the Schengen area under visa-free agreements. The ETIAS will

carry out pre-travel screening for security and migration risks of visa-exempt visitors. This will help to identify any

possible security concerns prior to their travel to the Schengen area, thus contributing to more efficient management

of the EU’s external borders and improved internal security.