Originally Posted by
henry999
Another issue we haven't seen explicitly addressed yet, Mrs999 is wondering how ( / if ) this will affect non-EU citizens with long-term Permanent Resident status in a Schengen country.
I'm certain of the following: with implementation of this e-visa-type system for the Schengen area, LT PRs in the Schengen zone will be exempted from this ETA/evisa requirement if traveling with their non-EU passports and EU member state PR cards.
I've been talking extensively with the authorities and others involved in matters in this area for the EU/Schengen zone.