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ETIAS Requirements
To apply for ETIAS you need a valid biometric passport from an eligible visa-waiver country, an email address, and a debit or credit card to pay the €20 fee. The application takes about 10 minutes online.
Passport requirements
Your passport must:
- Be biometric (contain an electronic chip)
- Be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area
- Have been issued within the last 10 years
- Be from an ETIAS-eligible country
Personal information you'll provide
The application asks for:
- Full name, date and place of birth, nationality
- Home address, phone number, and email
- Parents' first names
- Education and current occupation
- First Schengen country you'll visit
Background questions
You'll answer questions about criminal history (last 10 years), conflict zones visited (last 10 years), and previous EU/Schengen refusals or deportations. Answer truthfully, false declarations are grounds for refusal and future bans.
Payment
A €20 non-refundable fee is charged when you submit. Applicants under 18 or over 70 are exempt from the fee but must still complete an application.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a biometric passport for ETIAS?
Yes. Non-biometric passports are not accepted. Most passports issued after 2009 are biometric, check for the small chip symbol on the cover.
Can I apply for ETIAS without a confirmed flight?
Yes. You only need to state the first Schengen country you intend to enter. You don't need to upload tickets or hotel bookings.