STAY INFORMED
Etias will start operations in the last quarter of 2026.
No action is required from travellers at this point.
The European Union will inform on their website the specific date a few months prior to the launch. Stay informed and visit the ETIAS SITE for a complete guide. Below are a few excerpts.
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
This is a partial listing of the rules for ETias Entry Authorization
The following countries will require the ETIAS travel authorization to enter.
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
If you live in one of these countries you will need to obtain an ETIAS Travel Authorization to enter the EU.
Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Macao, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela
GOOD NEWS IF YOU ARE OLD OR YOUNG:
When applying using this official ETIAS website, you will be charged a fee of EUR 7.
Applicants who are under 18 or over 70 years of age are exempt from this payment. Also exempt are family members of EU citizens and family members of non-EU nationals who have right to move freely throughout the European Union.
When should I apply?
We strongly advise you to obtain the ETIAS travel authorization before you buy your tickets and book your hotels.
Most applications will be processed within minutes and at the latest within 96 hours. However, some applicants may be asked to provide additional information or documentation or to participate in an interview with national authorities, which may take up to additional 30 days.
The European Union will inform on their website the specific date a few months prior to the launch. Stay informed and visit the ETIAS SITE for a complete guide.