European Travel Information and Authorisation System
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The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is a planned electronic authorisation system of the European Union for visa-exempt visitors travelling to the Schengen Area (including EFTA countries), as well as Cyprus.[1]
Policy of | European Union |
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Type | Electronic travel authorisation system area |
Expected implementation | May 2025 |
Applicable countries | 30 countries +4 countries and 1 territory indirectly
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According to the European Commission, it is implemented "for the identification of security, irregular migration or high epidemic risks posed by visa-exempt visitors."[2] It is not a visa,[3] and it does not guarantee entry.[4] It is expected to become operational in Spring 2025.[5]
ETIAS was first proposed by the European Commission in 2016[6] and was formally established by Regulation (EU) 2018/1240 of the European Parliament and of the European Council of 12 September 2018.[7][8]
ETIAS is similar to other electronic travel authorisation systems, such as the United States Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)[9] and the United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).