ETIAS authorization

ETIAS is a new electronic system which will be introduced by the European Union to improve control over who is allowed to enter the Schengen Area without a visa. The corresponding regulation is expected to come into force in the last quarter of 2026. Non-EU citizens who are allowed to travel to the EU without a visa will be required to submit an online application in advance. This application will be checked automatically, and a decision is usually made within a few minutes. This authorization will not be free of charge.