ETIAS
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System
Everything you need to know about ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System). Read the latest news, information, and updates, and find out how you can apply.
What is ETIAS?
EU entry requirements are changing. You may need ETIAS for your next trip to Europe.
ETIAS stands for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. It is the new visa waiver for short-term stays in Europe.
ETIAS is not a visa but it will be required to travel.
You can apply for ETIAS from 2025. It will become a mandatory EU entry requirement for over a billion travellers.
Who needs an ETIAS visa waiver?
ETIAS is for non-EU citizens from visa-exempt countries. This includes Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. You can find a full list of eligible countries below.
Travellers from these countries can continue to enjoy visa-free entry but they need to apply for ETIAS.
Countries of origin
- 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
- Kosovo
- Kiribati
- Macao
- North Macedonia
- Malaysia
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent
- 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
ETIAS countries
Why do I need ETIAS to travel to Europe?
The EU has developed the travel authorisation system to:
- Increase security and
- Improve border management
With the introduction of ETIAS, all non-EU citizens will be pre-screened before entering the Schengen Area, not just those who require a visa.
ETIAS will protect visitors to the Schengen Area as well as European citizens and residents.
How does the ETIAS system work?
The ETIAS registration process is 100% online. Provided you meet the ETIAS requirements, you can fill out the electronic ETIAS application with your personal and passport details, and some safety and security information.
The information you provide is cross-checked against EU security databases.
ETIAS is linked to your passport on approval and verified when entering the Schengen Area. You must travel with the passport you used to apply. If your passport expires, you need to make a new ETIAS application.
ETIAS does not grant automatic entry—border officials still need to check you meet EU entry requirements.
Where in Europe can I travel with ETIAS?
If ETIAS applies to you, you need the travel authorisation to visit European countries in the Schengen Area. These include popular tourist destinations such as France, Spain, and Italy. A full list of ETIAS countries is provided below.
The same ETIAS is valid for all Schengen nations. Once you have crossed the external Schengen border, you can travel around the area without further border checks.
How long can I stay in Europe with ETIAS?
You can stay in Europe for up to 90 days in any 180-day period with ETIAS.
You must hold a valid ETIAS throughout your stay. ETIAS is valid for 3 years (unless your passport expires sooner) and you can visit the Schengen Area multiple times.
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