ETIAS: Europe's New Travel Authorization
Everything you need to know about the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).
€20 for adults 18-70, free for under 18 and over 70. Valid for 3 years or until passport expires. 95%+ approved in minutes, apply at least 72 hours before travel. Required for 59 visa-exempt countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, and more). Launching Q4 2026 — exact date to be announced.
- Cost
- €20
- Validity
- 3 years
- Processing
- Minutes (95%+)
- Countries
- 59 nationalities
ETIAS: a passport, not a visa
ETIAS (European Travel Information & Authorisation System) is a pre-travel screening for visa-exempt visitors entering the Schengen Area. It's not a visa — it's a quick online check, valid for up to three years, that's electronically linked to your passport. Border officers see the result the moment they scan you in at Passkontrolle.
What is ETIAS?
ETIAS is a pre-screening system for visa-exempt travelers visiting Europe's Schengen Area — similar to the US ESTA. Starting Q4 2026, citizens of 59 countries will need ETIAS before traveling to any Schengen country.
Key Facts
- Cost
- €20
- Validity
- 3 years
- Processing
- Minutes (95%+)
- Launch
- Q4 2026
Free for under 18 and over 70
Or until passport expires
Some cases up to 30 days
Exact date to be announced
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