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ETIAS isn't live, so don't pay anyone for one
The EU says ETIAS is not in operation, isn't taking applications and has no start date.
According to the European Commission, ETIAS "is currently not in operation and no applications for travel authorisations are collected at this point." The EU says it will announce a specific start date several months before launch.
What this means
- You don't need ETIAS for any trip right now. Visa-exempt visitors enter Europe under the current rules, with EES registration at the border.
- Any site charging for "ETIAS" today is not official. When it launches, applications will go through the official EU website and app only.
- The planned fee has gone up. The Commission now lists a fee of €20, up from the €7 originally planned, taking effect when ETIAS starts.
We'll tell you when it changes
We monitor the official ETIAS page. When a start date is published it will be the top item on the desk and in the Daily Brief.
Information only, not immigration or legal advice. Verified against official sources on November 9, 2026; rules can change, so confirm on the linked official page before you travel.