ETIAS News & Updates
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ETIAS Timeline & Milestones
2016
2016
ETIAS system proposed by European Commission
2018
2018
ETIAS regulation adopted by EU Parliament
Jul 2025
Jul 2025
ETIAS fee increased from €7 to €20
Oct 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025
Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout begins
Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
EES fully operational at all borders
Summer 2026
Summer 2026
ETIAS application portal expected to open
Q4 2026
Q4 2026
ETIAS system launches (Oct-Dec)
~6 months post-launch
~6 months post-launch
Transitional period (encouraged, not mandatory)
~12 months post-launch
~12 months post-launch
Full ETIAS enforcement begins
Current Status
As of early 2026, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational at all Schengen external borders. ETIAS is the next phase, expected to launch in Q4 2026 (October-December).
The ETIAS application portal is not yet open. Applications will begin being accepted approximately 6 months before the system goes live, expected around Summer 2026.
Quick Status
- Launch Date
- Q4 2026
- Applications
- Not Open
- Fee
- €20
- EES Status
- Operational
October-December 2026
Expected Summer 2026
Confirmed (raised from €7)
Since April 2026
What to Expect
Official announcements about ETIAS will come from:
- European Commission — Policy decisions and launch confirmation
- eu-LISA — Technical updates and system readiness
- Council of the European Union — Regulatory updates
- Frontex — Border implementation guidance
We monitor these sources and will update this page with any significant news.
Official Sources to Follow
eu-LISA — IT agency managing ETIAS (eulisa.europa.eu)
European Commission Home Affairs — Migration and security policy
Council Press Releases — Official EU decisions
travel-europe.europa.eu/etias — Official ETIAS portal (when active)
Recent Updates
July 2025: The European Commission confirmed the ETIAS fee increase from €7 to €20, aligning with similar systems worldwide.
April 2026: The Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational, a prerequisite for ETIAS launch.
Q4 2026: ETIAS launch window confirmed by EU authorities.