Connect with us

European Commission

Commissioner Johansson to visit eu-LISA in Tallinn and exchange on the digitalization of EU's external border

SHARE:

Published

2 years ago

on

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. You can unsubscribe at any time.

On Friday (16 August), Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson (pictured) will visit the EU Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) in Tallinn. She will meet with eu-LISA management and exchange with eu-LISA's staff on ongoing co-operation and key priorities for the rest of the year.

The discussions will focus on close cooperation between the Commission and eu-LISA, as well as on the ongoing priorities for the digitalization of European external border, in particular the upcoming Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

The Commission is working closely with member states and eu-LISA to build the most advanced border management system in the world, so national and European systems can talk to each other. The Entry/Exit System will enable automation of border controls which should ease the experience of travellers at the border crossing points. The EES will digitally register short-stay visa holders and visa-free travellers, each time they cross the external borders of 29 European countries for a short stay (up to 90 days in 180 days). This will also improve the EU's security.

The ETIAS will bring a new travel requirement for visa-free visitors travelling for a short stay to 30 European countries using the system. Travellers will need to apply for a travel authorisation, by filling out an online form and paying a €7 fee. The purpose of ETIAS is to pre-assess applicants and identify any potential security, immigration or health risk before travellers begin their journey. 

A speech by Commissioner Johansson will take place at 11:00 CEST and can be followed live on EbS. More information on EES and ETIAS is available on the official website.

Share this article:

Share this:
Related Topics:
EU Reporter publishes articles from a variety of outside sources which express a wide range of viewpoints. The positions taken in these articles are not necessarily those of EU Reporter. Please see EU Reporter’s full Terms and Conditions of publication for more information EU Reporter embraces artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance journalistic quality, efficiency, and accessibility, while maintaining strict human editorial oversight, ethical standards, and transparency in all AI-assisted content. Please see EU Reporter’s full A.I. Policy for more information.
Advertisement

Trending