The European travel authorisation kicks in during Q4 2026, costs €20 and is valid for 3 years. What changes for US, UK, Canadian and other visa-exempt travellers — and why it is not a visa.
The European travel authorisation kicks in during Q4 2026, costs €20 and is valid for 3 years. What changes for US, UK, Canadian and other visa-exempt travellers — and why it is not a visa.
ETIAS goes live in Q4 2026, with a 6-month transitional phase before it becomes mandatory at boarding.
Cost is €20 per application, double the €7 originally planned (Parliament and Council agreement, December 2024).
Free for travellers under 18 and over 70 on the day of application.
Valid for 3 years OR until the passport expires, whichever comes first.
Covers 30 countries: 29 Schengen members (including Bulgaria and Romania, integrated in 2024) plus Cyprus.
The European travel authorisation kicks in during Q4 2026, costs €20 and is valid for 3 years. What changes for US, UK, Canadian and other visa-exempt travellers — and why it is not a visa.
