One of the main challenges for border authorities is to make crossing borders as smooth as possible for travellers while detecting any illegal activity at the same time. This is why the EU is setting up ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. The new system will grant authorisation to travellers who do not need a visa to visit the Schengen area.
Frontex will set up and manage the ETIAS Central Unit, which will process travel applications, support travellers and carriers in the fulfilment of their obligations under the ETIAS regulation.
Currently, ETIAS is in the development phase and is expected to become operational in December 2022. Frontex, eu-LISA and Europol have begun preparations for this important European project.
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