Up-to-date information on ETIAS — the European Travel Information and Authorisation System — launch dates, eligible nationalities, fees and the application process.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system that registers non-EU nationals each time they cross the external borders of 29 European countries. It records personal and travel document data, biometric data, and the date and place of entry and exit.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is now live across 29 European countries, replacing passport stamping with digital registration of entry, exit and biometric data for short-stay non-EU travellers. Here is how the process works at the border and how it connects to the future ETIAS travel authorisation.
ETIAS is not operational yet and is scheduled for the last quarter of 2026. Budget €40 for two paying adults and two fee-exempt children, or €80 for four paying adults. Check the official launch before travel.
A eu-LISA board meeting can't set the ETIAS launch date — only a European Commission implementing act can. Here's what the September 2026 meeting signals, and the exact steps to take before your next Schengen trip.
Applying for ETIAS in 2026? Avoid the 7 most common mistakes travellers make — from passport errors and scam sites to timing and validity rules. A plain-English guide.
Review the announced ETIAS fee, age and family exemptions, and current operating status. Applications are not open; avoid paying for an authorisation now.
Superyacht crew and owners face new ETIAS and EES rules in Europe. Learn how to avoid bans, comply with entry rules, and protect your travel record.
Wondering when to apply for ETIAS before your Christmas trip to Europe? Get the exact timing, step-by-step application process, and key tips to ensure your ETIAS is approved before you fly.
Canadians don't need a Schengen visa for short stays, but they will need an ETIAS once it launches — now delayed to an expected 2027, not 2026. Here's what you actually need to know before you fly.
Indian passport holders do not need ETIAS to visit Europe. India is on the Schengen visa-required list, so you'll need a short-stay Schengen visa instead — though dual nationals holding an eligible second passport may qualify for ETIAS.
Check ETIAS nationalities alongside passport conditions, residence and visa exemptions, transit and current application status.
New Zealand's single digital declaration is one of the smoothest border models anywhere. Could the EU borrow it to make EES quicker? Here's where the idea works, where it breaks, and what travellers should expect.