It’s been announced that Malaysian citizens who are planning to visit Europe from 2021 onwards must apply for an ETIAS visa online in prior the trip. Previously, Malaysians traveling to Europe did not need to apply for a visa for trips up to 90 days.

From 2021 onwards, Malaysians should be able to apply for an ETIAS visa through an online application system and will need to meet the following three basis ETIAS requirements:

• A valid passport with three months remaining (upon arrival)
• An email address (needed to receive the ETIAS visa)
• A credit or debit card (to pay for the ETIAS visa)

It’s also to be reminded to always keep a valid ID on you during the entire trip.

After completing a basic application form, the final step in the travel authorization application is payment which can be made using credit or debit card.

The ETIAS visa will allow Malaysians to travel freely, between countries, around the Schengen zone. The visa is valid for 3 years, or until the ETIAS holder’s passport expires. If the passport expires, the traveler will need to apply for a new ETIAS visa to enter the Schengen zone.

From 2021 onwards, the ETIAS visa will be an obligatory legal requirement for Paraguayans over the age of 18, when entering the Schengen zone. Minors (under 18) will not need to obtain, apply for, or pay for an ETIAS visa to travel to the EU.

An information provided by the applicant is screened and checked against various European security databases. ETIAS applicants should be aware that their information will be used in this way.

For more info, visit eeas.europa.eu