ETIAS FOR NICARAGUANS

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Nicaraguan visitors entering the Schengen Area will soon need to apply for a new European travel authorization, ETIAS. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System, or ETIAS, will be completely operational by November 2023. The goal is to strengthen border management and security in the EU.

Nicaraguan passport holders will be allowed to visit all Schengen member nations thanks to the new ETIAS visa waiver. These are the 22 EU member states, as well as four non-EU nations that are currently part of the Schengen area: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

ETIAS Required

ETIAS permits Nicaraguans to travel to all Schengen member states from November 2023:

  • EU Schengen
  • Non-EU Schengen States
  • Non-Schengen EU States
ETIAS Required

Non-EU Member States:

Micro-States de facto part of Schengen Area:

ETIAS Required

Non-Schengen EU States

ETIAS REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIZENS OF NICARAGUA

Nicaraguans entering the Schengen Area for vacation or business for up to 90 days do not require a visa to enter the EU.

Schengen member nations, on the other hand, are putting in place new border control mechanisms. For Nicaraguans to go to Schengen area, tourists and business travellers will need to get an ETIAS visa waiver.

Eligible candidates must fulfil the conditions to obtain an ETIAS visa waiver for Europe. Nicaraguans must meet the following ETIAS requirements:

  • Valid passport administered by the Nicaraguan authorities
  • Credit or debit card to pay the ETIAS fee online
  • Active email address to be notified when ETIAS is approved

HOW TO APPLY FOR ETIAS FOR NICARAGUANS

To apply for the European visa waiver for Nicaraguans, visitors must fill out the ETIAS application form.

The form will request basic personal information as well as usual travel information and passport information.

QUESTIONS ON THE ETIAS APPLICATION FORM INCLUDE:

  • Name and surname
  • Nationality
  • Date, location and country of birth
  • Residential address
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • Passport number, issue date, and expiry date
  • First content of entry

To accordance with European legislation, Nicaraguan individuals will also be required to answer some basic security questions about their health and immigration background. The following topics may be addressed in questions:

To guarantee that the information supplied is correct and meets Schengen security criteria, the responses to the preceding questions will be cross-referenced against international criminal and informational databases.

The majority of applications will be rapidly processed and accepted. Once the ETIAS has been authorised, the applicant will be contacted by email.

Travelers from Nicaragua should apply for ETIAS as soon as possible before their journey to Europe, in case of unforeseen processing delays.

TRAVELLING FROM NICARAGUA TO EUROPE

Nicaraguan nationals will be authorised to visit the Schengen Area for permitted activities for up to 90 days with the approved ETIAS. Nicaraguans will not require a different travel authorization for each nation they will visit during their vacation to Europe because the same ETIAS authorisation is valid across the Schengen zone.

ETIAS will increase security and reinforce external Schengen borders by pre-screening visa-exempt travellers. European locations such as France, Italy, and Spain will be even safer for Nicaraguan visitors as a result of the new travel authorization system.

Nicaraguan nationals will be able to visit any of the EU countries involved in the scheme thanks to the visa waiver. Multiple trips are authorised during the three-year validity period of the travel authorization or until the related passport expires.

All visa-free visitors from non-EU countries, including Nicaragua, must apply for a travel authorization. ETIAS is not a visa, however it will be required for admission. When the Nicaraguan passport is scanned at the external Schengen border, the ETIAS will be validated.

Border control officers and immigration officials may request additional evidence to prove that the passenger intends to stay in the Schengen region for a limited period. Other documents that may be requested at the border include:

  • A return ticket as evidence of the traveller’s plan to leave Europe
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Financial information proving that the Nicaraguan traveller can support themselves during their stay in Europe

Please keep in mind that having an ETIAS licence does not ensure entrance into the Schengen area. The ultimate decision will be made by European authorities.

ETIAS FOR NICARAGUANS – FAQ

The majority of ETIAS applications are likely to be approved. If their ETIAS application is refused, Nicaraguans will need to seek for a visa to travel to Europe. If you are denied an ETIAS visa waiver, you can verify your eligibility for other European visas (such as the full visiting visa) and apply for them.

Individual ETIAS visa waivers are available for three years. A valid ETIAS permits its possessor to travel Europe only for brief periods of time. If you are given an ETIAS visa waiver for Europe, you will be permitted to stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days at a time for a period of six months.

Your ETIAS authorization is directly related to the Nicaraguan passport you used to apply. This implies that if your passport expires, you must apply for a new ETIAS visa waiver, even if you applied less than three years ago.

The ETIAS visa waiver is valid for tourist, business, and transportation. It is not a work permit, and its possessor is not permitted to work within the Schengen region.

If you enter the Schengen Area with an ETIAS visa waiver and begin working, you will be in violation of the terms of your ETIAS authorization. Failure to follow the provisions of your travel authorization document may result in the revocation of your ETIAS. You may also be barred from applying for ETIAS and other European travel authorizations in the future.

This does not preclude Nicaraguan nationals from working within the Schengen area. If you have a Nicaraguan passport and want to work in Europe, you may be able to obtain a work visa based on your personal circumstances and the immigration regulations of the European nation where you want to migrate.

ETIAS stands for electronic travel authorization system. This implies that ETIAS applications may be totally completed online. You may apply for ETIAS from anywhere in the globe as long as you have access to a computer or laptop and a good internet connection.

To pay the ETIAS application cost, you will also need your passport, an active email account, and a valid debit or credit card. The application is meant to take only a few minutes to complete, and automatic processing will be quick. It is, however, best to apply at least a few days before travel.

ETIAS is a temporary travel authorization and should not be utilised to obtain longer visas or permanent residency. This implies that European authorities expect all ETIAS holders (including Nicaraguans) to follow the terms of their travel authorization and depart the Schengen region before the 90-day period expires and/or the ETIAS visa waiver expires. Upon arrival, border control authorities may request documentation of your plans to depart Europe, such as a return flight ticket.

If you are a Nicaraguan citizen with an ETIAS and believe you will be unable to leave the Schengen area before your 90-day visa expires, you must get a visa that enables you to stay in Europe for an extended amount of time.

For visa information for Nicaraguan citizens, you may also contact your embassy or consulate. If you do nothing and your ETIAS permission expires, you might risk penalties and perhaps deportation.