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You will need an ETIAS to travel to the Schengen Area — but not yet.
ETIAS is not required yet. It is expected to launch around the end of 2026 and become mandatory in 2027, after a transitional grace period. The official ETIAS application portal is not open — any website accepting ETIAS applications today is not legitimate. You cannot apply yet, but you can learn exactly what you will need so you are ready the moment it opens.
Last updated June 2026
Authorization
ETIAS
Decision time
72 hours
Validity
3 years or until passport expiry (expected)
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) will be a visa-exemption travel authorisation for visa-free nationals visiting the Schengen Area for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period) for tourism, business, or transit. It will be electronically linked to your passport. ETIAS is a single authorisation valid across all participating European countries — you will not need a separate one per country.
One ETIAS is valid across all 30 participating countries — you do not need a separate one per country:
Get ready now
Make sure your passport is biometric and valid for several months beyond your travel dates. Learn the requirements so you can apply quickly when the portal opens.
Complete the application (when it opens)
You will answer a short set of questions online. We will guide you through each one in plain language.
Pay the fee
A €20 fee will apply (travelers under 18 or over 70 are expected to be exempt).
Receive your authorisation
Most ETIAS authorisations are expected within minutes to a few days. Apply before you book once it is live.
Official government source: European Union — Official ETIAS
No. The official ETIAS portal is not open yet. It is expected to launch around the end of 2026, with ETIAS becoming mandatory in 2027 after a grace period. Any site claiming to accept ETIAS applications today is not legitimate.
No. ETIAS is a visa-exemption travel authorisation for visa-free nationals, not a visa. It will allow short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Yes. ETIAS is a single authorisation valid across all participating Schengen countries — you do not need a separate ETIAS for each country. See the full list of covered countries above.
An approved ETIAS is expected to be valid for 3 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first, for multiple short stays.
ETIAS is expected to launch around the end of 2026 and become mandatory in 2027. If you are traveling before then, you do not need ETIAS yet — but check whether you need another authorization for your destination.
Charta Visa is a private service. We are not a government website and are not affiliated with any government. We will help you apply quickly and accurately once the official ETIAS portal opens.
Applications aren't open yet. Learn exactly what you'll need so you can apply in minutes the moment the official portal launches.
Charta Visa is an independent service that checks, guides, and submits your application — not a government website, and not affiliated with any government.