European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)

Programme overview

A planned entry requirement for many visa-exempt non-EU nationals travelling to participating European countries

Eligibility has exceptions and will need to be checked against the official service after launch.

Source: European Union, European Union · verified 26 October 2026

Official fee

Planned fee: EUR 20

Under-18s, over-70s and certain qualifying family members are expected to be fee-exempt, but may still need an authorisation.

Source: European Union · verified 26 October 2026

Validity

Planned validity: 3 years or until the linked travel document expires, whichever is sooner

Source: European Union · verified 26 October 2026

Permitted stay

Planned short-stay framework: normally up to 90 days in any 180-day period

Source: European Union · verified 26 October 2026

Processing guidance

No applications are being processed because ETIAS is not operational

Published future processing estimates are not a current application service.

Source: European Union, European Union · verified 26 October 2026

Passport and documents

When operational, ETIAS will be linked to the travel document used in the application

Source: European Union · verified 26 October 2026

Transit

Future ETIAS requirements will depend on the traveller, travel document and countries entered

Check the official EU source when the launch date is confirmed.

Source: European Union · verified 26 October 2026

Exemptions and other routes

EU nationals, holders of certain residence documents and other specified categories are outside the intended general requirement

Source: European Union · verified 26 October 2026

Important conditions

ETIAS is not a visa and will not guarantee entry when it becomes operational

Source: European Union · verified 26 October 2026