Belgium ETIAS requirements for citizens of Colombia

Important Information: ETIAS will be launched in 2025, in the meantime you get the lowdown on what it is and if you’ll need it, right here. Keep checking back for more information.

Many citizens from Colombia are currently enjoying the conditions of their country visa-exempt situation to visit a diversity of European countries, including Belgium.

A curious topic which is usually the most difficult to compare between countries is the local cuisine. And although Colombia has some fantastic variety of dishes from their bandeja paisa, arepas, sancocho, and more, they can’t quite compare to the Belgian delights.

Any Colombian citizen will say that their food is the best, and it most likely is, but it’s just different. The Belgian cuisine offers authentic waffles bathed with the best Belgian chocolate, and also have the must-have local beer to enjoy any meal.

But, sometimes, the perfect tales reach an end, and this one includes a required travel document for every traveler. This ETIAS authorization is created and used to prescreen the visitors and ensure the safety of all the Schengen Zone countries, their citizens, and the entering tourists.

To understand more in-depth the concept and purpose of ETIAS, here are some FAQs that will give you the detailed information of how it works. It is a short yet insightful reading, which also includes suggestions on how to proceed with the online application through iVisa.com website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ETIAS?

ETIAS is the European Travel Information and Authorization System implemented to prescreen travelers and make Customs officers' tasks easier when receiving numerous visitors every day. The requirement is mostly for citizens from visa-exempt countries to the Schengen Zone countries.

Why do Colombian citizens need an ETIAS?

An ETIAS document is required for all Colombian citizens because Colombia is part of the visa-exempt countries to visit all Schengen Zone countries. Every citizen is required to apply for ETIAS before traveling to any part of the Schengen area.

Can I visit any EU country with an ETIAS authorization?

You can only visit Schengen Zone countries that are part of the EU or Non-EU with an ETIAS authorization. You may visit them more than once with the multiple entry flexibility of ETIAS during a total time of 3 years, which is the ETIAS validity period.

How many EU countries can I visit with an ETIAS?

While making your travel plans, you must consider that to visit EU countries with the ETIAS; you can only visit the EU country that are members of the Schengen Zone. If you want to travel to other EU countries that are not Schengen states, you must check online what visas they offer and how to apply for one.

Does every citizen of Colombia require an ETIAS?

Yes, every citizen of Colombia traveling with a Colombian passport needs to fill out the online ETIAS application form before arriving in the European countries. Citizens younger than 18 years old or older than 70 years old are also required to apply for an ETIAS.

What is the Belgium ETIAS validity for citizens of Colombia?

The ETIAS document for citizens of Colombia traveling to any country member of the ETIAS system has a validity of 3 consecutive years, starting on the approval date. During this period, the travelers can visit Belgium and other Schengen states more than once with the multiple entry classification.

With a Belgium ETIAS for citizens of Colombia, how many days can I stay in Belgium?

Because the ETIAS is issued for travelers arriving with the purpose of leisure, travel, or business you are allowed to stay in one or many countries of the Schengen Zone for a maximum 90 days within 180 days. You don’t need to stay 90 days in Belgium; you can travel around all the Schengen states.

Can I visit the UK with an ETIAS document?

No, you can’t. Because the UK is not a member of the Schengen Zone, the ETIAS document is not valid to visit this country. If you still want to visit the UK while being in the Old Continent, you will need to apply for their visa.

Which documents do citizens from Colombia need to apply for ETIAS, and how fast can I get it?

To apply for an ETIAS authorization, you don’t require many specifications on documents; the most important one is your biometric passport. The application process can be done directly on the official website, or you can go for the faster and less exhausting rode through iVisa.com to complete the ETIAS application form.

By using the iVisa.com platform, you only need to follow three steps:

1.Start by filling out the online questionnaire with your data, and choose the processing time you want for your ETIAS application results delivered.

• Standard processing - your document is ready in 24 hours
• Rush processing - you get your ETIAS ready in 4 hours
• Super rush processing - you receive your ETIAS document in 30 minutes.

2.The next step is to make a revision of your questionnaire and the info you provided, it must be correct. Once done, you will proceed to pay the iVisa.com service fee.

3.Your final step requires answering some poll questions related to any document the ETIAS will request from you. After this, you will click on “Submit”.

Now that your application has been submitted, your tasks are done. You can wait a few hours to receive the needed Belgium ETIAS results. Fill out your Belgium ETIAS form here.

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I still have questions, who can I contact?

If you haven’t found your question above, we’re here to help you solve any issue related to the virtual application. Contact us via chat, or stop by the iVisa.com’s website to find more information on Belgium visa’s and ETIAS.