A travel authorization required for visa-exempt nationals visiting 30 European countries. Applied for online before departure.
Not yet launched · 2026-Q4ETIAS — the European Travel Information and Authorisation System — is required if your passport is from a country that does not require a Schengen visa for short stays (the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, and most of Latin America, among others). You will need ETIAS to enter any of the 30 participating European countries from Q4 2026.
ETIAS is not a visa. It is a pre-screening system, similar to the US ESTA or Canada eTA. Approval is electronic and linked to your passport.
Apply only at travel-europe.europa.eu. The form takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Free for applicants under 18 or over 70. Payment by credit or debit card.
Most decisions arrive within minutes. Apply at least 4 days before travel to allow for additional screening.
No. ETIAS is a travel authorization, not a visa. It does not require an embassy visit, an interview, or supporting documents beyond your passport details.
All 30 Schengen area member states — including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. The full list is on the official ETIAS site.
Yes. Every traveler, regardless of age, needs an individual ETIAS. The fee is waived for applicants under 18.
You may appeal the decision or apply for a standard Schengen visa. The denial notice will include the reason and next steps.