Brazilians may have to pay a fee to enter the European Union – News

The European Parliament will vote on the visa system for the entry of tourists this Thursday (5)

The European Union imposes a rate on tourists

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The European Union discusses, since last year, a new entry visa system for tourists. On Thursday (5), the European Parliament will vote the law and, if approved, should be formally adopted by the European Council.

This means that the travel authorization system will be operational by 2021 when non-European tourists The European Travel Information and Authorization System (Etias – European Travel Information and Authorization)

The objective of European Travel Information and Authorization System The system should help to identify and reduce crimes and terrorist acts, as well as to prevent irregular migration, shorten procedures for entry into countries and […] improve border management.

Screening will be used to identify people who may be in danger before they reach European borders. However, according to the Hungarian MEP Kinga Gál, rapporteur for the project, Etias should not be an obstacle for ordinary travelers. "It will be an easy process, an online check before traveling to the EU," said Kinga Gál.

According to the European Parliament, information on citizens of other countries do not need a visa to enter the EU. Europe, the control being under the responsibility of border guards who often ignore security, migration or health risks.

Completely electronic, the system is intended for visitors from countries that do not need a visa for the area Currently, citizens of 62 non-Schengen countries, including Brazil, can enter the country. EU visa-free for 90 days and it is estimated that 39 million visa-free visitors will go to European countries in 2020. [19659007] The electronic system will collect personal data such as name, type of travel document, biometric data ( a combination of four fingerprints and a facial image) and the date and place of entry and exit as well as any refusals of entry. There will also be a series of basic questions about criminal records and presence in conflict areas.

The authorization will cost 7 euros and will be valid for three years, being free for under 18s and for over 70s. . In addition to commercial and tourist use, the new system will allow people to visit EU countries for medical reasons and transit.