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ETIAS: your travel authorisation for Europe
From 2026, visa-exempt travellers will need an approved ETIAS to enter 30 European countries. We help you understand the requirements and get ready — so you're prepared the day applications open.
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ETIAS at a glance
- Validity
- Up to 3 years
- Official fee
- €20 per adult
- European countries
- 30 countries
- Applications
- Currently closed
Applications not open yet
ETIAS applications are currently closed
ETIAS is not in force yet. The official European system is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 and become mandatory during 2027. Until the regulation takes effect, no application — official or assisted — can be submitted.
Join our waiting list and we will notify you the moment applications open, so you can be ready before you travel.
Be the first to know when ETIAS opens
Leave your email and we will let you know as soon as applications go live — plus key updates on requirements and deadlines.
What is ETIAS
What is ETIAS?
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is a new, mostly automated travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors to Europe — broadly the European equivalent of the US ESTA.
It is not a visa. It is an electronic authorisation linked to your passport that pre-screens travellers before they arrive in the Schengen Area. Once live, most applications are expected to be approved within minutes, and an approved ETIAS will be valid for up to three years (or until your passport expires).
Read the full explanation- Linked electronically to your passport
- Valid for up to 3 years, multiple entries
- Required for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period)
- Official government fee of €20 per adult applicant
Who needs an ETIAS?
Travellers from around 60 visa-exempt countries will need an ETIAS to visit Europe for short stays. This includes citizens of:
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Brazil
- Japan
- Mexico
- Argentina
- South Korea
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- United Arab Emirates
…and many more visa-exempt nationalities.
How it works
Once applications open, getting ready with us is simple.
1
Tell us about your trip
Answer a short, guided questionnaire. We tell you exactly which documents and details you'll need.
2
We review your information
Our team checks your data for common mistakes that cause delays or refusals before anything is submitted.
3
We submit your application
Once ETIAS is live, we file your application correctly and pay the official fee on your behalf.
4
Receive your authorisation
You get your ETIAS decision by email, with clear next steps for your travel.
Service currently closed — preparation only. Submissions begin when ETIAS launches.
Why use our service
ETIAS will be available directly on the official EU portal for the government fee. Many travellers still prefer guided assistance — here's what we add.
Data verification
We check your answers against common errors that lead to delays or rejections, reducing the risk of mistakes.
Step-by-step guidance
Clear instructions in plain language, available in several languages, so nothing is left to guesswork.
Human support
Friendly written support by email before and after you apply, whenever you have a question.
Save time
A single, streamlined questionnaire instead of navigating official forms on your own.
Full transparency
Using our service is optional. You can apply yourself on the official EU portal for the government fee of €20. We are an independent company and charge an additional service fee for our assistance.
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Read moreFrequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions travellers ask us most.
ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026, with a transitional period before it becomes fully mandatory during 2027. Until it is officially in force, no application can be submitted — by anyone.
No. ETIAS Requirements is a private, independent commercial company. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the European Union or any government. You can always apply directly on the official EU portal.
The official ETIAS government fee is €20 per adult applicant. Applicants under 18 or over 70 are expected to be exempt from this fee. This official fee is separate from any service fee charged by an assistance provider.
An approved ETIAS is expected to be valid for up to 3 years, or until your passport expires — whichever comes first. It allows multiple entries for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Because ETIAS is not in force yet. The official system does not accept applications until the EU regulation takes effect (expected late 2026 / 2027). You can join our waiting list now and we will notify you the moment applications open.
Be the first to know when ETIAS opens
Leave your email and we will let you know as soon as applications go live — plus key updates on requirements and deadlines.