Malaysian citizen who plans to visit Europe will need to apply online for an ETIAS visa effective from the year 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This new immigration process called the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) may become a mandatory requirement for citizens from visa-free countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to etiaseurope.eu website, citizens from visa-free countries can stay in the Schengen Area (all EU states except Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and The United Kingdom) for a period up to 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is an immigration process used to address the potential threats of ineligible individuals before they can cross the borders of the EU states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c Each citizen from the visa-free countries need to hold a valid ETIAS prior to boarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOnce issued, a valid authorisation will allow its holder to stay in the Schengen Area for a period of up to 90 days in any 180-day period and it is valid for 3 years from the date of issuance or until the expiry date of the passport”<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application process is simple as it can be done online and it was recommended that applicants apply for an ETIAS at least 72 hours prior to departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt only \u201cHowever, applicants under the age of 18 do not have to pay the processing fee,\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n