Cleared for departure.

Every travel authorization for your trip — fees, processing times, and when to apply.

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47 days until ETIAS launches
Expected Q4 2026, see how it affects traveling →
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Authorizations at a glance

ETIAS
EU / Schengen · €20 · 3 yrs
EES
EU / Schengen · free · biometric
UK ETA
UK · £20 · 2 yrs
US ESTA
US · $40.27 · 2 yrs
Canada eTA
CA · CA$7 · 5 yrs
Australia ETA
AU · AU$20 · 1 yr

Explainers

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Trip planning Practical guide

Traveling to the UK and the EU on the Same Trip

5 min · Jul 27, 2026
Border control Explainer

Approved but Not Guaranteed: Why an Authorization Is Not Entry

4 min · Jul 24, 2026
Passports Edge case

Why Your Travel Authorization Is Tied to Your Passport

5 min · Jul 22, 2026