How much will an ETIAS cost?

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.



As of the latest update for 2026, the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is set to cost €20. This is a significant increase from the originally proposed €7 fee, reflecting adjustments for inflation and the administrative costs of launching the massive digital border system. The ETIAS is mandatory for travelers from visa-exempt countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, entering the Schengen Area. The fee is only required for travelers aged 18 to 70; those under 18 or over 70 are exempt from the payment but must still apply for the authorization. Once approved, an ETIAS is valid for three years or until your passport expires, allowing for multiple entries into Europe. In 2026, the application is entirely online and takes about 10–20 minutes to complete. Travelers are advised to apply at least 96 hours before departure, as while most are approved instantly, some may require manual review by the ETIAS Central Unit.

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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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ETIAS Transitional and Grace Periods ETIAS will not be mandatory for U.S. citizens right away. There will be a 6-month transitional period followed by a 6-month grace period. During the 6-month transitional period, Americans will be allowed to cross the external border without ETIAS.

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

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Starting in 2024, an $8 ETIAS application will be required for U.S. travelers to enter E.U.

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The fee, which will cost €7 ($7.44), will be required for travelers from visa-exempt countries, including the United States, to enter 30 different European countries. The fee will be valid for three years or until the expiration date of someone's travel document.

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ETIAS Visa Waiver Postponed for 2024 With this program, people from the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan, among other places, will need to get an ETIAS travel authorization before going to Italy. They had originally planned to start this visa waiver program in November of 2023 but have now delayed it to 2024.

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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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ETIAS is a new electronic travel authorisation that is for travellers who currently can travel to Europe without a visa. The Schengen Visa, on the other hand, is a visa that is currently required for travel to Europe for travellers are unable to travel to EU countries without a visa.

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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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Each Schengen Area country has its own set and standards for penalties for overstays; however, individuals who exceed the 90-day period will typically be issued with a monetary fine and an order to depart the country and entirety of the Schengen Area within a certain period of time (sometimes immediately).

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What happens if I overstay in Europe beyond the 90-day limit? Any non-EU national who stays in the Schengen area for more than 90 days (without the appropriate visa such as a long stay or residence one) will usually result in a fine, deportation, and/or re-entry ban to the Schengen area.

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