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Doha
The Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has clarified that the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), which is scheduled to be launched by the countries of the European Union by the end of this year, is not considered as an alternative to the Schengen visa.
The Consular Affairs Department stated that the ETIAS system is only for travellers who do not require a Schengen visa to enter the European Union and Schengen Area.
According to the new system, if a traveller needs a Schengen visa, he will continue to do so, whereas travellers who did not need a Schengen visa will now need to apply for the ETIAS.
The Department explained that the ETIAS system is not considered a visa and it is not a substitute for the Schengen visa, but rather a travel authorisation for travellers from about 59 Schengen-exempt countries. On the other hand, travellers from non-Schengen-exempt countries will still continue to obtain a Schengen visa as usual in order to enter the European Union countries.
Doha
The Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has clarified that the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), which is scheduled to be launched by the countries of the European Union by the end of this year, is not considered as an alternative to the Schengen visa.
The Consular Affairs Department stated that the ETIAS system is only for travellers who do not require a Schengen visa to enter the European Union and Schengen Area.
According to the new system, if a traveller needs a Schengen visa, he will continue to do so, whereas travellers who did not need a Schengen visa will now need to apply for the ETIAS.
The Department explained that the ETIAS system is not considered a visa and it is not a substitute for the Schengen visa, but rather a travel authorisation for travellers from about 59 Schengen-exempt countries. On the other hand, travellers from non-Schengen-exempt countries will still continue to obtain a Schengen visa as usual in order to enter the European Union countries.
