ETIAS timing has shifted before, so this page keeps the current official position and related border-system updates visible.
Current ETIAS position
Verified on 4 August 2026. ETIAS is not currently in operation, no applications are being collected yet, and there is no fixed public launch window.
ETIAS is not operational, no applications are being collected, and the EU no longer publishes a fixed launch window. The separate Entry/Exit System is a border process, while ETIAS remains a future pre-travel authorisation.
Read the current official ETIAS statusOfficial ETIAS material states a EUR 20 application fee once the system is operational, with payment exemptions for specific traveller groups.
Read the official fee noticeMore from ETIAS Connect
Complete ETIAS guide
Definition, status, requirements, fee, validity, and key traveller decisions.
How to apply for ETIAS
The current application status, official route, and safe preparation steps.
Current ETIAS status
The verified operating state, expected timing, and official-source record.
ETIAS requirements
Eligibility, passport, documents, stay purpose, and special cases.
Who needs ETIAS
Nationality, destination, residence-document, and exemption checks.
ETIAS cost and fee
The official EUR 20 fee, exemptions, and payment-safety checks.
