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Soon there will be a new requirement for those planning trips to Europe. Starting next year, many non-European citizens, including Americans, will need to apply for and receive approval for a visa waiver—i.e., an ETIAS travel authorization—in order to visit.

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Haven’t heard of an ETIAS travel authorization, or feel unsure about the process for applying for one? Not to worry! You can find all the need-to-know details, below.

What is ETIAS?

The European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS, is a visa waiver program created by the European Union (EU). The program was created with the goal of protecting the Schengen Area—i.e., European countries that have adopted a common visa policy and eliminated the need for passport or border control among them—from visitors arriving from outside the region. By requiring visitors to register, the EU will be able to better identify any possible threats or risks associated with travelers coming into the area.

In 2024, all visitors—i.e., tourists and business travelers—who do not need a visa to enter Europe will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization. The European Union's website says the new authorization will start in 2024, but no specific date has been set yet.

What is an ETIAS travel authorization?

The ETIAS travel authorization is a visa waiver, similar to the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) visa waiver. All eligible visitors (i.e., those who do not need a visa) will be expected to present an approved ETIAS when traveling to any of the Schengen Area countries.

Approved ETIAS visa waivers will be valid for three years, and will allow people to enter the Schengen Area for periods of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

How do I apply for an ETIAS travel authorization?

To apply for an ETIAS travel authorization, you must have a valid passport, internet access, and the financial means to pay for the fee.

An ETIAS travel authorization will cost €7. Travelers will be required to pay for the cost of ETIAS when they complete their online application form.

In addition to a fee, travelers will be required to provide their personal information, and answer questions about the country they intend to enter and public health risks, disclose any criminal history, as well as provide information as to whether they’ve previously been refused entry or been ordered to leave a member state.

Applications should take approximately 10 minutes to complete, and most applicants will receive their authorization in a matter of minutes.

What countries will I need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter?

You will need an ETIAS to visit any member country of Europe’s Schengen Area.

Right now, the list of 30 countries includes Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland, as well as the microstates of San Marino, Vatican City, and Monaco.

At the time of publication, Romania, Bulgaria, and Cyprus are in the process of joining the Schengen Area. Once they’re approved, travelers will be required to have an ETIAS travel authorization to visit those countries, as well.

Citizens of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have almost always travelled haggle-free to their neighbouring country, Croatia, the three of which were once part of the same federated country – Yugoslavia.

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While the first two are neither part of the European Union bloc nor the Schengen Area, Croatia has been an EU member since 2013, and only recently, on January 1, 2023, became a full Schengen Area member.

Up until now, travellers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia, only needed to show their valid passports at the Croatian borders, in order to enter the country.

However, starting from November 2023, every Bosnian and every Serb will need to apply for an online travel authorization called ETIAS – which stands for European Travel Information and Authorization System – in order to be able to enter Croatia, and the other 26 Schengen Area Member States.

The ETIAS is a system on which the EU has been working on since 2016, and was supposed to start operating in 2021, but due to technical issues has been postponed several times. The current date for its launch is November 2023.

The reason behind the creation of such a scheme is that the EU wants to enhance security in the bloc by knowing who is coming even before the travellers start their trip.

Bosnians and Serbs will need to apply online for an ETIAS, by going to the ETIAS website, which hasn’t been created yet, and completing the application form. The form will ask simple questions like the traveller’s name and surname, date and place of birth, passport data, and some background security questions.

Travellers will also have to upload their photo in the system and a scan of their passport.

Once the application is approved, the ETIAS will be granted and will be valid for either three years, or until the passport expires, whichever happens first.

Bosnian and Serbian travellers will be able to use the same ETIAS to travel to Croatia, and the other Schengen Area countries.

Around 1.4 billon people from over 60 different world countries, will have to apply for an ETIAS before any trip to the Member States, starting from November 1, 2023. Travellers from other Western Balkan countries that have a visa-free agreement with the EU will also need an ETIAS – which area Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia.

Citizens of Kosovo for now still need to apply for visas, but after the ETIAS becomes effective, the EU is going through the necessary procedures to grant Kosovo with visa liberalization on January 1, 2024, the latest, which means that Kosovo citizens will also need an ETIAS, though at a later point.(SchengenVisaInfo)

If you’re planning to travel in Venice or you are already there, you have to go for a coffee to the Caffè Florian .

Caffè Florian is a coffee house situated in the Procuratie Nuove of Piazza San Marco, Venice. It is considered the oldest Café in Europe as it was opened on 29th December 1720 by Floriano Francesconi as “Alla Venezia Trionfante” and since then it’s in continuous operation but the café was renamed Cafe Florian by the name of the first owner.

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Caffe Florian was the favorite coffeehouse of 19th-century intellectuals, from Kazanova to Lord Byron, from Goethe to Marcel Proust, from James Joyce to Gertrude Stein. Many of this century’s famous personalities were impressed by the magic of the Venetian coffee and expressed their enthusiasm in paintings and in many literary works, such as novel Roderick Hudson (1875) and "Other Memories "(Further Reminiscences, 1889) by the English novelist Anthony Trollope (1815-1882).Also, many artists, such as Canaletto (1697-1768) and Giuseppe Bertini (1825-1898), painted Cafe Florian.

It is a symbol of Venice for 300 years. It is one of the oldest and most historical cafes of Italy along with Cafe Greco in Rome and Cafe Quadri, which is also found in Saint Mark's Square in Venice.

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Concerning the interior decoration at Cafe Florian , his owner instructed the artist Ludovico Cadorin to reform his coffee in the so-called French rhythm of Pompadour and in 1858 it was reopened with luxurious halls, allegorical paintings on the walls, and large golden mirrors, red velvet sofas and marble tables and Murano crockery.

The first international art exhibition was held there in 1895 and it’s world known as the Venice Biennale. Creating an art exhibition was an idea of these years’mayor Riccardo Selvatico so as to pay homage to King Umberto I and Queen Margherita.

But Caffe Florian is also pioneering introducing in the early 20th century, the traditional European “café-concert” with a permanent orchestra that today still continues this beautiful tradition.(traveller365)

New restrictions from January 7 including a ban on travel outside one's town of residence.

Faced with the ever-present threat of the pandemic, the Catalan government has announced a series of measures in an effort to halt the spread of the virus, including a tightening of restrictions across Catalonia between January 7 and 17.

Authorities have called on people to limit social interactions and to avoid travel beyond their towns or cities of residence, as well as to work from home when possible.

Here is the Catalan News guide to the measures in place.

Measures in force

Bars and restaurants. From December 21 bars and restaurants can only open indoor and outdoor seating areas to the public from 7:30am to 9:30am and from 1pm to 3:30pm.

Establishments can only accommodate 30% of their regular capacity indoors while there are no limits placed on outdoor seating. Inside, only up to four people can sit at each table, except for 6 people on holidays. Everyone must wear a face mask when not eating or drinking.

Take away can be provided from 7pm to 10pm for dinner, with delivery services until 11pm, but dining areas must remain shut. Hotel restaurants, however, are allowed to serve their guests dinner.

In-person dining hours do not apply to bars and restaurants located at highway rest stops, but those inside shopping malls cannot open all.

Mobility. From January 7 people are not allowed to leave their municipality of residence without a justified reason, including work, study, returning home, going to health centers, care of dependent relatives, demonstrating and force majeure. Travel for work is only allowed when remote working is not possible.

Sporting activities can be carried out in surrounding towns.

Curfew. People must remain home between 10pm and 6am except for justifiable reasons.

Gatherings. From January 7 groups of up to six people from two bubbles may meet up.

Closed borders. Catalonia's land borders will remain shut, with exceptions for health emergencies, commuting to and from work or school, and to take care of dependent relatives.

Gyms and sports centers. From January 7 indoor gyms and sports facilities must close. Swimming pools can open to 30% capacity. Outdoor sporting activity is allowed with a maximum of six people.

Stores. From January 7 shopping malls and shops greater than 400 m2 must shut. Smaller shops can open Monday to Friday to 30% capacity. At weekends only essential stores can open. The restriction does not affect vets, hairdressers, beauty salons, gardening services and car dealers, which will be able to open regardless of their size.

Religious ceremonies. Including weddings or funerals, they have a 30% capacity limit with a maximum of 1,000 people, as long as there is sufficient ventilation and access is controlled, otherwise, the capacity remains at 500.

Remote work. Strongly advised by Catalan authorities, which companies should implement unless they are unable to do so.

Public transportation. Including services such as buses, trains, and the subway, it will continue running as usual.

Theatres, cinemas, concert halls. Open at 50% capacity with a maximum cap of 1,000 people, as long as there is sufficient ventilation and access is controlled, otherwise, the capacity remains at 500.

Museums, galleries, and archives. Can open at 50% capacity.

Nightlife. Remains shut.

Amusement parks, bingo parlors, professional fairs. Closed.

Post-obligatory education. Will operate remotely when possible, excluding exams and in-person activities.

Schools. Educational centers, including primary and secondary schools, remain open. The first day of classes after the winter break has been delayed to January 11.

Leisure and after-school activities for children. From January 7 after-school activities may only take place in schools and involving pupils in their usual school groups only.

Public playgrounds. Open until 8pm, to 50% capacity only.

24/7 stores. Must close by 9pm.

Gas stations. Food and beverages can no longer be consumed on-premises, including outdoor terraces.

Community centers. In-person activities are canceled, except for some essential social and educational services.

Parks and gardens. They must be closed by 8pm.

Bars and restaurants reopen over a month after toughest clampdown since spring.

Faced with a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, the government announced on October 14 a new raft of measures across Catalonia, followed by additional restrictions on October 19 (updated November 9) and a 10 pm to 6 am curfew in place since October 25. On October 30, borders and shopping malls were closed, and a partial weekend lockdown was introduced.

These restrictions were once again extended on November 12 and are set to be in place until at least November 23, although beauty and massage parlors may open once again.

From Monday, November 23, Catalonia entered the first stage of a four-phase de-escalation plan to open society back up.

General measures already in place remained in force, such as the obligatory wearing of face masks, a maximum of six people at social gatherings, and restrictions on smoking in public.

The government also called for people to make an effort to limit their movements and social contacts, avoid travel outside the municipality where they live, and work from home where possible. Universities were asked to move fully to online classes, as had already been agreed.

Here is the Catalan News guide to the measures in place.

On Monday, December 14, shopping centers were allowed to reopen, in an effort to stem overcrowding in city centers.

The same day saw religious events (such as weddings), have their capacity moved from 30%, with a cap at 500, to 30% with a cap at 1,000 people.

This same 1,000 person limit was applied to cultural venues, whilst their capacity stayed at 50%.

It was also declared that weekend mobility restrictions were changed from municipal to county level.

Measures in force from December 14

Bars and resturants. Bars and restaurants can open indoor and outdoor seating. Indoors, establishments can only accommodate 30% of their regular capacity, while there are no limits placed on outdoor seating. Only up to four people will be able to sit at each table.

Bars and restaurants will have to close by 9.30 pm to comply with the 10 pm curfew.

Partial weekend lockdown. From Friday at 6 am to Monday at 6 am, people are not allowed to leave the county they reside in. They can still leave home, but the government advises against doing so.

Sports activities can be carried out in surrounding towns.

Closed borders. Catalonia’s land borders with other Spanish regions will remain shut, with exceptions for health emergencies, commuting to and from work or school, and to take care of dependent relatives.

Gyms and sports centres open. Outdoor, 50% of the regular capacity can be accommodated, while only 30% can take part in activities indoors.

Stores. Shopping malls are now open at 30%. All stores can fully open with their capacity capped at 30%, including those of over 800m2.

Religious ceremonies such as weddings or funerals have a 30% capacity limit with a maximum of 1,000 people, as long as there is sufficient ventilation and access is controlled, otherwise the capacity remains at 500.

Remote work is strongly advised by Catalan authorities, which companies should implement unless they are unable to do so.

Public transportation including buses, trains, and the subway will continue running as usual.

Theatres, cinemas, concert halls, open again at 50% capacity with a maximum cap of 1,000 people, as long as there is sufficient ventilation and access is controlled, otherwise the capacity remains at 500.

Museums, galleries, and archives can open at 50% capacity.

Nightlife remains shut.

Amusement parks, bingo parlors, professional fairs are closed.

Post-obligatory education, such as the pre-university 'Batxillerat' programs and vocational training, will operate remotely when possible, excluding exams and in-person activities. Other educational centres, including primary and secondary schools, remain open.

Leisure and after-school activities for children can resume, with groups of a maximum of 6 people.

Public playgrounds open until 8 pm.

Curfew: People must remain home between 10 pm and 6 am except for justifiable reasons.

On October 19, the following measures were announced:

24/7 stores: All-night corner stores were first told to close from 10 pm to 7 am, but as of October 25 they must close by 9 pm.

Gas stations: Food and beverages can no longer be consumed on-premises, including outdoor terraces.

Community centers: In-person activities are cancelled, except for some essential social and educational services.

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