ETIAS (EU travel authorisation)
A travel authorisation the EU is introducing for visa-exempt visitors, checked before boarding rather than at the border.
Who needs this: Non-EU nationals from visa-exempt countries travelling to the 30 European countries in the Schengen area.
| Topic | Value | Unit | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official application | https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
| Official fee | €20.00 (exempt for applicants under 18 or over 70; replaces an earlier EUR 7 fee) | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
| Processing time | Most applications are expected to be decided within minutes of applying, once the system is live | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
| How far ahead to start | Not yet open for applications as of this check; expected to start in the last quarter of 2026, with the exact date announced in advance | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
What you need in hand
- A valid passport
- Your flight or travel itinerary
- Your accommodation address
- An email address you can access
- A payment card, if a fee applies
Some websites charge a fee to fill this in for you. The link above goes straight to the official government site - use it directly and you pay only the official fee, if there is one.
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