Official ETIAS Website
The only legitimate place to apply
The official ETIAS application portal is not yet open. When it launches, it will be available exclusively through the .europa.eu domain.
- Official URL
- .europa.eu
- Status
- Not yet open
- Launch
- 2027 (expected)
- Cost
- €20
Why This Matters
Frontex (the EU Border Agency) has identified over 100 unofficial websites claiming to process ETIAS applications. These sites charge inflated fees (€50-100+), may steal personal information, and cannot actually issue valid travel authorizations.
Only the official EU portal can issue legitimate ETIAS authorizations. There is no "premium processing" or authorized third-party service.
Official Site Facts
- Domain
- .europa.eu
- Fee
- €20 only
- Third Parties
- None
- Status
- Not Open
Always ends in .europa.eu
No service charges
No authorized agents
No start date set by the EU
How to Identify the Official Site
URL ends in .europa.eu — The only legitimate domain for EU services
Fee is €20 — No processing fees, service charges, or premiums
No urgency tactics — The official site will not pressure you to apply immediately
Clear EU branding — European Commission and eu-LISA logos
Red Flags for Scam Sites
Different domain — URLs like etias.com, etias-visa.org, and others
Higher fees — Charging more than €20 (or any "service fee")
Accepting applications now — The official system has not launched yet
Premium/express processing — No such service exists
Urgency or countdown timers — Pressure tactics to rush you
What Authorities Say
Frontex has issued multiple warnings about fake ETIAS websites, noting that scammers are actively targeting travelers before the system even launches.
ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) advises travelers to only use official government websites for travel authorizations.
IATA (International Air Transport Association) reminds airlines and travelers that only .europa.eu sites are official EU portals.