ETIAS - travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to EU countries
10.05.2023 / 11:16 | Aktualizováno: 10.05.2023 / 11:23
The rules of travel to Europe have changed. Starting in 2024, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries are required to have a travel authorisation to enter most European countries. ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are collected at this point.
ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of these 30 European countries. It is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorisation.
With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport and other documents and verify that you meet the entry conditions.
More information is on the ETIAS webpage.