Status checked on 10 November 2026: ETIAS is not operational and applications are not open. Check the official EU website for the launch announcement before making arrangements. Official ETIAS information.
What is ETIAS?
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is a planned travel-authorisation requirement for eligible visa-exempt nationals visiting participating European countries. It is separate from the UK's ETA and eVisa arrangements. European Commission: what ETIAS is.
Who will need to check the requirements?
Eligibility will depend on nationality, travel documents and applicable exceptions. Check the official country and traveller guidance for your circumstances; UK immigration permission should not be treated as a substitute for checking your European destination's requirements. Official ETIAS eligibility information.
Validity and short stays
The planned authorisation will be linked to the passport used to apply. It will normally last for up to three years or until that passport expires, whichever comes first. A replacement passport will require a new authorisation.
Short visits will normally be limited to 90 days in any 180-day period. Destination-specific rules and exceptions must also be checked. An authorisation will not guarantee entry: border authorities will still assess the entry requirements. Official ETIAS validity and entry guidance.
Planned fee and official applications
The EU currently states an application fee of €20, with payment exemptions including applicants under 18 or over 70 and certain qualifying family members of EU nationals. A fee exemption is not necessarily an exemption from the authorisation requirement.
Applications are not currently being accepted. Use the official EU information to check when applications open and which application channels are available. Official application and fee guidance.
European travel information
This page provides general information and links to official EU guidance. It does not advertise an EJR ETIAS application or European immigration representation service. For individual European entry issues, seek advice appropriate to the destination and the problem concerned.
Check the latest ETIAS information
Official guidance checked on 10 November 2026. Launch arrangements, fees and requirements may change. Check the official EU website before travelling.