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AMERICANS to European Union from 2025 WILL NEED an ETIAS CLEARANCE from around MAY 2025
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is an automated online system that will be required for visa-free travel to the Schengen Area starting in May 2025. It is not a visa, but rather a pre-clearance process to ensure security and immigration compliance.
Here is how it works:
1. ELIGIBILITY: Citizens of visa-free countries, including the United States, will need to apply for ETIAS authorization.
2. ONLINE APPLICATION: Fill out the online form with personal and travel information.
3. FEE: Pay a fee (approximately €7 or USD $8) using a credit or debit card.
4. APPROVAL: Most applications will be approved within minutes, but some may require additional documentation or review.
5. VALID FOR: ETIAS authorization is valid for 3 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
6. MULTIPLE ENTRIES : ETIAS allows for multiple entries into the Schengen Area during its validity period.
ETIAS aims to:
– Enhance security and border control
– Identify potential security risks or irregular migration
– Facilitate travel for legitimate visitors
Remember, ETIAS is not a visa, and it does not guarantee entry into the Schengen Area. Immigration officers may still deny entry if you do not meet the necessary requirements.
Americans can travel to Europe WITHOUT A VISA , but there are some requirements and restrictions.
https://www.schengenvisainfo.
You will need a valid U.S. passport that’s no more than ten years old and valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area. Starting from May 2025, you will also need ETIAS Authorization.
You can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days out of every 180-day period. If you are planning to stay longer, you will need to apply for a visa. Remember to always carry your passport while traveling within the Schengen countries, as internal borders may be reinstated unexpectedly.
European countries where Americans can travel WITHOUT A VISA are, Austria, Greece, Norway, Belgium, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Iceland, Portugal, Croatia, Italy, Romania, Czech Republic, Latvia, Slovakia, Denmark, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania, Spain, Finland, Luxembourg, Sweden, France, Malta, Switzerland, Germany, and Netherlands.
UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) from 2025.
The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a type of entry permit for the UK. It gives British authorities details about passengers entering the country.
Not all travelers visiting the UK need an ETA. It is a requirement for some foreign nationals who are eligible for VISA-FREE TRAVEL to the United Kingdom. You can apply for your ETA online with UK Visa Kingdom’s easy-to-complete form. The UK is planning to make its borders fully digitalized by 2025.
The UK has also introduced an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The ETA is a type of entry permit for the UK that gives British authorities details about passengers entering the country . Not all travelers visiting the UK need an ETA, it is a requirement for some foreign nationals who are eligible for visa-free travel to the United Kingdom ². You can apply for your ETA online .
https://www.gov.uk/government/
https://www.ukvisakingdom.com/
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/
ELDORADO International Airport, Bogota, COLOMBIA
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia, is the largest airport in the country and serves as the main international airport ¹. It is located in the Fontibon district of Bogota, 15 kilometers west of downtown Bogota ¹. Here are some key points about El Dorado International Airport:
– TERMINALS: The airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
– AIRLINES: The airport is a hub for Avianca, Avianca Cargo, Avianca Express, and other airlines.
– PASSENGER TRAFFIC: The airport served over 39 million passengers in 2023, making it the second busiest airport in South America and the 32nd busiest airport in the world.
– CARGO: The airport is also a major cargo hub, with 760,000 metric tons of cargo passing through in 2022.
– FACILITIES: The airport offers various facilities, including currency exchange, first aid stations, airport hospitals, free Wi-Fi, food and drink concessions, duty-free stores, and more.
– TRANSPORTATION: The airport is connected to the city center by bus, taxi, and car rental services.
–CONSTRUCTION COST USD $650 MILLION : The construction cost of El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia, was approximately $650 million. This major upgrade program was initiated by the OPAIN consortium in 2007 to expand the passenger handling capacity. El Dorado International Airport is one of the top 100 busiest airports in the world. It is located 15km west of the city center of Bogota in Colombia, South America
PHOTO: ELDORADO International Airport, Bogota, COLOMBIA
El Dorado International Airport (IATA: BOG, ICAO: SKBO) is an international airport serving Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, and its surrounding areas. The airport is located mostly in the Fontibón district of Bogotá, although it partially extends into the Engativá district and through the municipality of Funza in the Western Savanna Province of the Cundinamarca Department.
It served over 39 million passengers in 2023 making it the second busiest airport in South America and 3rd overall in Latin America in terms of passenger traffic, as well as being the 32nd busiest airport in the world in 2022.
With 760,000 metric tons of cargo passing through the same year, it is also Iberoamerica’s most important cargo hub. El Dorado is also by far the busiest and most important airport in Colombia, accounting for just under half (49%) of the country’s air traffic.
The facility covers 1,700 acres (6.9km2) and contains two 3,800m long runways. El Dorado has non-stop international flights to North America, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East.
PHOTO: ELDORADO International Airport, Bogota, COLOMBIA
USA White-Collar RECESSION, now.
The most surprising feature of the JOB FREEZE is the PULLBACK in TECH. Hiring PLUNGED 27% in IT; 32% in QUALITY ASSURANCE, 23% in PRODUCT MANAGEMENT. Also PROGRAM and PROJECT MANAGEMENT RECRUITMENT has SLUMPED 25%; even more SURPRISING, ENGINEERING, which was long considered RECESSION-PROOF is DOWN by 26%.
This kind of CUTBACK was LONG UNTHINKABLE in SILICON VALLEY, which treated PROGRAMMERS like RARE expensive MINERALS, so SCARCE that they needed to be PRESERVED at ALL COSTS, regardless of HOW, the ECONOMY was PERFORMING.
2023: 1,193 companies laid off 264,000 workers (on average, each company laid off 221 people).
2024: Thus far, 449 companies have off 138,000 workers (on average, each company laid off 307 people).
Onward & Upward towards, One People, One Nation, One Destiny.
