How do I know if I need an ETIAS?
How do I know if I need an ETIAS? Find the country that issued your travel document and check if you are exempt from the requirement to have a visa for the specific country you intend to travel to. If the answer is “yes = visa exempted”, then you need an ETIAS travel authorisation to visit that country.
Do I need an ETIAS to travel to Italy?
Yes, all eligible travelers to the Schengen Area, including children, are required to obtain an ETIAS visa waiver. It will be necessary to submit a separate kids ETIAS for Italy application for minors.
Is ETIAS required since 2024?
Travellers visiting Europe from 2024 onwards will be required to obtain an approved ETIAS online prior to their departure. With over 37 million visitors to Europe each year, the introduction of ETIAS is expected to have a significant impact on traveller plans from all over the world.
What is the difference between ETIAS and Schengen visa?
ETIAS is a new electronic travel authorisation that is for travellers who currently can travel to Europe without a visa. The Schengen Visa, on the other hand, is a visa that is currently required for travel to Europe for travellers are unable to travel to EU countries without a visa.
What are the new ETIAS rules?
Those with ETIAS approval can stay in the European countries on the list for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. So you can leave and come back, but you can't stay in the confines of the countries on the list for 91 days or more non-stop.