Who Should Apply for ETIAS?
Find out if your nationality requires ETIAS before your next trip to Europe.
Do You Need ETIAS?
You NEED ETIAS if you are:
- ✓A national of a visa-exempt country (not EU, EEA, or Switzerland)
- ✓Traveling to any of the 30 ETIAS member countries
- ✓Visiting for tourism, business, transit, or medical purposes
- ✓Staying up to 90 days in any 180-day period
You do NOT need ETIAS if you:
- ✓Are an EU citizen
- ✓Hold a valid Schengen visa or long-stay national visa
- ✓Hold a residence permit issued by a Schengen country
- ✓Are a family member of an EU/EEA citizen exercising free movement rights
- ✓Require a visa to enter (ETIAS is only for visa-exempt nationals)
Countries That Need ETIAS
Nationals of the following countries and territories must apply for an ETIAS travel authorisation before traveling to Europe. Listed alphabetically as published on the official EU ETIAS website.
The 30 ETIAS Member Countries
A single ETIAS authorisation is valid for entry into all 30 of these countries. You do not need separate authorisations for each country you visit on the same trip. For full details, see our What is ETIAS page.
Special Situations
There is no age exemption for ETIAS. All travelers, including infants and young children, must have their own valid ETIAS authorisation. Children under 18 are exempt from the €20 fee but still require an ETIAS. A parent, guardian, or any adult can submit the application on behalf of a child. See Applying on Behalf of Others for full details.
If you hold dual citizenship of both an EU/EEA country and a third country, you are exempt from ETIAS when you travel with your EU/EEA passport. ETIAS may be required if you use your non-EU passport. Always travel with the passport that exempts you where possible.
If your journey involves a layover in an ETIAS country and you will pass through immigration (border control), you will need ETIAS. If you remain entirely within the international transit zone and do not go through immigration, ETIAS may not be required — but rules vary by country. When in doubt, obtain ETIAS before traveling. For more, read our FAQ.
ETIAS only covers short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. If you plan to stay in Europe for longer — for study, work, or family reasons — you will need to apply for the appropriate national long-stay visa or residence permit from the relevant country’s authorities.
Non-EU family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who are exercising their right of free movement may be exempt from ETIAS. This exemption applies when the EU citizen is also traveling or has established residence in the country. Documentary proof of the family relationship is typically required at the border.