Europe ETIAS: ETIAS

ETIAS is the EU's planned travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors to 30 European countries. It is not running yet.

Who needs it

Once it launches, visa-exempt nationals travelling to the participating countries.

Key facts

• The official ETIAS site says it is not in operation and no applications are being collected.
• No start date is confirmed, and earlier targets have slipped.
• Once live, it is expected to be linked to your passport and last up to three years.
• Official EU sites use the europa.eu domain.

Watch out for

The EU warns that many websites claim to be official ETIAS sites. Nothing can be validly applied for yet, so do not pay anyone.

Before you pay

Check that the address matches the link above, confirm the amount on the portal, and never pay a site that adds a large service fee. Our guide to spotting fake visa websites explains the warning signs, and the FAQ covers common questions.

This page is a summary for general information and can go out of date, and exemptions depend on your own nationality, so always confirm on the official portal. See our disclaimer.