Is ETIAS already in place?

Introduction. The European Union has recently revised the introduction of the ETIAS. It will now be launched in 2025, which is a push-back from the previously planned 2020, 2022 and 2023 launches. ETIAS stands for EU Travel Information & Authorisation System.



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ETIAS Application. Travellers that are currently able to visit EU Schengen countries without a visa, will not need to apply for ETIAS until 2024. However, other travellers requiring a Schengen Visa to visit Europe for tourism, business or transit purposes will be unaffected by ETIAS.

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There will also be multiple traveller data-points that will be shared between the Schengen zone which it is hoped will improve the future security of the bloc. ETIAS will be required for eligible travellers entering Spain starting in early 2025.

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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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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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Nationals of the United Kingdom UK nationals are required to have a valid ETIAS travel authorisation if they travel to any of the European countries requiring ETIAS for a short-term stay (90 days in any 180-day period).

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The delay of ETIAS to 2025 has several potential implications for travelers and security within the European Union. Continued Visa-Free Travel: Travelers from visa-exempt countries can continue to visit Schengen countries without an ETIAS authorization until the system is fully operational.

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The ETIAS form is accessed directly online. You'll be prompted to provide your passport details and asked to answer a list of security questions, so have your valid passport handy before you begin. You'll also need a credit or debit card to complete the process. Once you're finished, the form is submitted immediately.

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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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The list of ETIAS countries includes all EU countries (except Ireland) as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Microstates are also included: Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City. ETIAS will also be valid to travel to countries in the process is of joining Schengen: Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania.

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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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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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