ETIAS
ETIAS is required for citizens of countries that currently enjoy visa-free travel to the Schengen Area. This includes countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan, among others.
The system is not yet operational. It is expected to be launched in mid-2025.
ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of these 30 European countries. It is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorisation.
With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays – normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport and other documents and verify that you meet the entry conditions.
Once available, you can fill out the application form using either this official ETIAS website or the ETIAS mobile application. Applying for the ETIAS travel authorisation will cost approximately EUR 7, though some travellers are exempt from paying this fee.
Do Canadians need ETIAS to enter Europe?
However, if their stay exceeds 90 days, a visa is required. When it launches, the ETIAS travel authorization – which is not a visa – will be required for Canadian passport holders planning to stay in the 30 EU member states and Schengen associated countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.1
Do US citizens need an ETIAS visa?
If you are an American citizen planning to travel to countries in the Schengen area, and Cyprus, you will need to apply for ETIAS authorization. (The “Schengen area” refers to a border agreement between countries in Europe.)Dec 31, 2024
More information about what to expect when crossing EU borders is available here.