Red flags before launch
As of May 15, 2026, official ETIAS applications are not being collected. Claims of live filing, guaranteed approval, hidden urgency, or special access are high-risk signals.
- The official ETIAS channel should be verified through EU source material.
- No intermediary can guarantee an official decision.
- No public checkout should imply live official ETIAS filing before launch.
Fee confusion is a common tactic
Official material states an ETIAS fee of EUR 20 once operational, with exemptions for some applicants. Optional support fees must be disclosed separately and should never be presented as required official payment.
Unofficial does not always mean scam
An independent support service can be legitimate if it is transparent about identity, fees, optional nature, refund terms, privacy, and the official application path. Hidden affiliation claims are the problem.
What ETIAS Connect discloses
ETIAS Connect is independent, uses assistance@etiasconnect.eu for public support, and does not issue ETIAS decisions. Public pre-launch action remains limited to the launch-notification signup.