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Europa English European External Action Service EEAS
02.06.2025
Pressemitteilung
Information on the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
Note: ETIAS will start operations in the last quarter of 2026. No action is required from travellers at this point. The European Union will inform about the specific date for the start of ETIAS several months prior to its launch. There is only one official ETIAS website: europa.eu/etias. The application form will be made available on this website once the system is launched, which is expected to be in mid-2026. ETIAS will cost EUR 7 There are many websites claiming to be the official ETIAS ap...
Note: ETIAS will start operations in the last quarter of 2026. No action is required from travellers at this point. The European Union will inform about the specific date for the start of ETIAS several months prior to its launch. There is only one official ETIAS website: europa.eu/etias. The application form will be made available on this website once the system is launched, which is expected to be in mid-2026. ETIAS will cost EUR 7 There are many websites claiming to be the official ETIAS application sites: they use the official EU logo, some even collect travellers’ personal data. Do not be deceived. While it will be legal for the commercial intermediaries to apply on your behalf once the system enters into force, make sure to use one that you trust: some may steal your personal data, passport number and credit card details. They may also charge an additional fee for their services. Remember: ETIAS will only cost EUR 7 if you use the ETIAS official website to apply. All official websites of the European Union can be recognised by the europa.eu domain. When will ETIAS enter into force?The system is not yet operational. It is expected to be launched in late-2026. ETIAS in a nutshell ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of these 30 European countries. It is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to...
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