European Travel Information and Authorisation System

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is a planned electronic authorisation system of the European Union for visa-exempt visitors travelling to the Schengen Area, as well as Cyprus. It is scheduled to come into force in the last quarter of 2026, approximately a year after implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES). The application fee will be €20 for travellers between ages 18 and 70. Authorisations will be valid for three years or until the expiry date of the passport, whichever comes first.

According to the European Commission, ETIAS is planned to be implemented "for the identification of security, irregular migration or high epidemic risks posed by visa-exempt visitors." It is not a visa, and it does not guarantee entry.