Submit Applications Required for These Nations - Submit an Application for These Countries
Traveling around the world just got a bit more complicated, but this guide will break down the visa requirements for several countries.
Coasting Through the UK: Navigating the ETA
Since early April, German passport holders require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) in addition to a valid passport to enter the UK. The ETA must be applied for before traveling, costing £16. This permit allows stays of up to six months for various purposes such as visiting family and friends, conducting business, or tourism. To avoid scams, use the official government website or app for a hassle-free application.
USA: The ESTA Still Stands
The USA has had the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for some time. It is recommended to apply at least 72 hours before departure. A permit allows stays of up to 90 days within a two-year period. Longer stays necessitate a visa. The current fee is $21.
It's All About the eTA in Canada
Canada recommends booking a flight only after the electronic travel authorization (eTA) has been issued. Confirmation is usually sent by email within a few minutes, but it can take several days. The eTA can be applied for directly on a government website. It is valid for up to five years and allows stays of up to six months at a time. The fee is CAD 7.
Tackling Australia: eVisitor or ETA?
An eVisitor permit or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is required for entry into Australia. While the former is free, the latter incurs a processing fee of AUD 20. Both allow multiple stays of up to three months within a year.
Warm Greetings from New Zealand: The NZeTA
Most requests for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) are processed within less than 72 hours, but it's recommended to apply well in advance to avoid delays. The NZeTA can be applied for via an official website or app and is valid for two years, with stays of up to three months. The cost is NZD 17 via the app and NZD 23 via the website.
Remember, these requirements may change, so it's essential to check the latest rules on official government immigration or border websites before traveling. Safe and happy journeys!
- German travelers heading to EC countries should remember the need for vocational training in the form of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), especially when visiting the UK, as it is now a visa requirement in addition to a valid passport.
- As for those planning a trip to Germany, their passports might find themselves recommended to apply for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for travel scams prevention. This applies in the context of travel by 2024.
- The Canadians advise travelers to arrange their lifestyles around the issuance of an electronic travel authorization (eTA) since approval usually comes via email within minutes, but exceptions may take longer.
- And if jet-setting to Australia, passport holders must possess an eVisitor permit or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) which may incur a processing fee of AUD 20, and New Zealanders, an Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for seamless travel around the islands.
