ETIAS for families: the current position
Family travel adds coordination risk because each traveller may need their own authorisation once ETIAS opens. As of 4 August 2026, ETIAS is not operational yet, no applications are being collected, and there is no fixed public launch window.
- Current status: ETIAS is not open.
- Published start window: no fixed public launch window.
- Official application fee when live: EUR 20, with official exemptions for some applicants.
What travellers should check
The practical sequence is to confirm whether ETIAS applies, confirm the trip fits the short-stay framework, and avoid paying unofficial pages that imply ETIAS is already live.
- Check each traveller individually.
- Review under-18 payment exemption rules.
- Make sure every passport is valid and consistent.
Independent support and official application path
ETIAS Connect is independent and not the official EU ETIAS website. When ETIAS opens, travellers should be able to apply directly through the official ETIAS website or mobile app. Any paid support from ETIAS Connect is optional and separate from official fees.
Open the official ETIAS portal