How long is ETIAS valid for?

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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Do infants, children or teens need an ETIAS? Yes, all travellers, regardless of their age, will require a separate and approved ETIAS in order to travel to the European Union. However, individuals under the age of 18, or over the age of 70, are exempt from paying the €7 processing fee.

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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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Decisions on whether the ETIAS will be granted are made on a case-by-case basis. As ETIAS is in place to prevent terrorism and serious crime in Europe, only those individuals deemed a threat will go on to have their request denied. Travelers with minor convictions should not be deterred from applying for ETIAS.

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When do Americans need to apply for ETIAS for Greece? ETIAS will be fully operational from 2024. U.S. passport holders will need to apply before traveling to Greece or other ETIAS countries.

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Starting in 2024, an $8 ETIAS application will be required for U.S. travelers to enter E.U. countries. Starting in 2024, some travelers to countries in the European Union will have a new hoop to jump through before they embark on their journey. Following new travel authorization rules announced by the E.U.

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It is expected that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be operational from mid-2025.

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4. What questions will be on the ETIAS?
  • Personal information: name, date of birth, place of birth, gender, and contact details.
  • Passport information: passport number, expiration date, and country of issuance.
  • Travel information: point of entry to the Schengen Area, intended length of stay, and accommodation details.


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When applying for an ETIAS travel authorisation, travellers will need to provide their personal information, including address, passport details, current occupation, and information about past travel to conflict zones or criminal convictions. No biometric data, such as fingerprints, is collected with ETIAS.

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