Everything You Need To Know About The Upcoming ETIAS Travel Authorization
From 2024 onward, US passport holders who don’t hold an EU passport will require a travel pass to visit certain parts of Europe. This travel authorization is known as the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) and is similar to the ESTA requirement for US visitors from visa-exempt countries. Here’s what you need to know about the new pass.
What Is ETIAS?
ETIAS is a travel requirement for US, UK, and other passport holders who wish to visit 30 countries in Europe. It entitles the holder to stay in these countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. The pass lasts either three years or until your passport expires – whichever comes first. Those who do not have a valid pass will be refused entry into the relevant countries.
How To Apply For ETIAS
The exact date of implementation has not been declared yet, so applications are not open. Once they open, you’ll be able to apply on the official ETIAS website for a fee of €7 (around $7.79).
What Countries Require ETIAS?
The following European countries will require the ETIAS pass once it is implemented. Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Conclusion
The upcoming ETIAS travel authorization is an important requirement for US and other non-EU passport holders wishing to visit Europe from 2024 onwards. If you have any plans of visiting Europe in the near future, it’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest developments regarding this travel authorization.
