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ETIAS — European Travel Information and Authorisation System
ETIAS is the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. According to the official EU ETIAS guidance, it is a travel authorisation — not a visa — for visa-exempt travellers visiting around 30 European countries for short stays. This page explains what ETIAS is and who it is for, in plain language; always confirm the current position on the official ETIAS site before you travel.
Key facts
Key facts (official EU ETIAS guidance):
- ETIAS is a travel authorisation, not a visa, for visa-exempt visitors making short stays.
- An application is expected to cost around EUR 20, with some travellers exempt from the fee.
- ETIAS is expected to start in the last quarter of 2026.
- It applies to short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, subject to the same short-stay rules.
Dates and details can change — always confirm on the official ETIAS site before relying on it.
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Published12 Aug 2026
Last reviewed12 Aug 2026
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