Who needs an ETIAS?
ETIAS applies to a specific group of travellers. Here's who needs one, who doesn't, and how to check your exact situation.
You need ETIAS if…
You hold a passport from a visa-exempt third country (such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and around 60 others) and you're visiting the Schengen Area for a short stay — up to 90 days in any 180-day period — for tourism, business, or transit.
You do NOT need ETIAS if…
You're an EU/EEA/Swiss national (you have free movement), or your nationality requires a Schengen visa (you apply for the visa instead), or you already hold a valid residence permit or long-stay visa for a Schengen country.
Fee exemptions
Even when ETIAS is required, applicants under 18 and over 70 are exempt from the €20 fee — they still need an authorisation, but pay nothing.
Check your exact case
Nationality rules have edge cases (passport type, dual nationality, certain territories). Use the checker to confirm in seconds, or reserve your ETIAS and we'll verify your eligibility before submitting.
Frequently asked questions
Do US, UK, Canadian or Australian citizens need ETIAS?
Yes, from late 2026 — they're visa-exempt and fall under ETIAS.
Do EU citizens need ETIAS?
No — EU/EEA/Swiss nationals have freedom of movement.
Do children need ETIAS?
Yes, but under-18s are exempt from the fee.
I have dual nationality — which passport counts?
The one you travel on; we'll confirm your case before submitting.