Do US citizens need a visa for Europe 2023?

Jul 25, 2023 Starting in 2024, U.S. passport holders traveling to Europe will need to apply for authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before their visit. While U.S. nationals currently enjoy visa-free access to most E.U.



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In mid-to-late 2023, U.S. citizens and nationals of over 60 other countries will need an electronic travel authorization to visit much of Europe. Travelers to any Schengen-zone country will have to register with a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

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Italy is a popular European destination for American travelers. As a U.S. passport holder, you can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days. From 2024, you'll need to apply for ETIAS to travel visa-free.

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U.S. passport holders will soon need ETIAS to travel to Spain. The new European visa waiver starts in 2024. This page explains the ETIAS requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to Spain and what you need to apply.

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ETIAS will cost 7 euros (about $8 or 6 British pounds) for a three-year permit that allows third-country nationals to enter the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

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Your ETIAS travel authorisation is valid for three years or until the travel document you used in your application expires - whichever comes first. It is for short-term stays: a valid ETIAS travel authorisation entitles you to stay in the European countries requiring ETIAS for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

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