FAQ´S

Most important questions

FAQ´S

Most important questions

WHAT IS ETIAS // SEIAV?

Online travel authorization required previous entering Schengen countries including Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia and Romania.

WHAT DOES SEIAV STAND FOR?

In Spanish Sistema Europeo de Información y Autorización de Viaje.

WHAT DOES ETIAS STAND FOR?

European Travel Information Authorization System.

WHY DO I HAVE TO APPLY FOR AN ETIAS (SEIAV)?

As of the end of 2024, Schengen authorities will require to hold an approved travel online document to be able to enter its frontiers by air or land, including Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia and Romania.

WHAT IS SCHENGEN SPACE?

It is the agreement between 26 European countries to share a common border signed in the city of Schengen, Luxemburg on 1985 and implemented in 1995.

WHAT COUNTRIES REQUIRE AN APPROVED ETIAS (SEIAV)?

Albania, Antigua y Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunéi, Canadá, Chile, Colombia, Iceland, South Korea, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Árab Emirates, United States, Georgia, Granada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Marshall Islands, Lieschtenstein, Solomon Islands, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Macao, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauricio, México, Micronesia, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Palau, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, United Kingdom, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwán, Timor Leste, Tongo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela.

WHAT COUNTRIES ARE SCHENGEN SPACE?

Germany, Austria, Belgium,, Denmark, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Letonia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Luxemburg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Sweden y Switzerland. Including: Croatia, Cyprus, Bulgary and Romania, although they are not yet fully included in the treaty.

DOES IT COST ANYTHING TO APPLY FOR ETIAS (SEIAV)?

There is a 7,00 € fee to be paid when finalizing the application.

IS THERE ANY EXCEPTION FOR 7,00 € TAX PAYMENT?

Yes, only individuals of age 18 up to 70 must pay de 7€ tax. Everyone else is excluded although they are required to apply yet.

HOW LONG IS MY ETIAS (SEIAV) GOOD FOR?

It is good for 3 years, or until your passport expires, whichever happens first.

DO I NEED TO PRINT MY APPROVED ETIAS (SEIAV)?

No, it is not necessary, it is enough having it open in your device of preference.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE ETIAS (SEIAV) TO BE APPROVED?

Usually it will be resolved within minutes, although a small amount of applications could take up to 96 hours.

WHAT MUST I DO IN CASE OF GETTING MY ETIAS (SEIAV) DENIED?

You will have to find the embassy or consular office of the state that is denying your travel and get an appointment to get a visa.

WHERE DO I APPLY FOR ETIAS (SEIAV)?

European authorities will provide a dedicated website to submit applications.

WHAT IS SEAV.ES THEN?

SEIAV.ES is a dedicated agency that offers professional service an expertise for online applications to enter Schengen space including Croatia, Cyprus, Bulgary and Romania. We make sure you will not encounter any problems at the airport at boarding time.

CAN I TRUST SEIAV.ES TO HANDLE MY ETIAS (SEIAV) APPLICATION?

Of course, we will work your application in the dedicated ETIAS website, and we will keep you informed until its resolution.

WHAT IS THE COST OF USING SEIAV.ES SERVICES?

35€ including ETIAS 7€ fee.

WHAT IS SEAV.ES FORM OF PAYMENT?

We use Stripe payments platform.

HOW CAN I ASK FOR A REFUND?

You can ask for a refund as long as the application is not initiated. 5€ service fee will be deducted from the total amount, please write to us at: payments@seiav.es with subject REFUND REQUEST.

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    Submit your passport details now

    Apply for your ETIAS (SEIAV) in advance*

    *seiav.es will process your application when ETIAS starts in 2025

      All introduced data IS CORRECT *