The ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) travel authorization is a mandatory requirement for nationals of visa-exempt countries traveling to any of the 30 listed European countries. It is associated with the traveler's passport. The document's validity extends for a maximum of three years or until the passport's expiration date, whichever is earlier. Obtaining a new passport requires obtaining a new ETIAS travel authorization.

ETIAS is a major change in the regulations governing travel to most European countries. Around 1.4 billion people from more than 60 visa-exempt countries will need to obtain a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay.

By possessing a valid ETIAS travel authorization, you are granted unrestricted access to the territories of several European nations for multiple short-term visits, often limited to a maximum of 90 days in a 180-day period. However, it is not a guarantee of admission. Upon arrival, border guards will ask to inspect your passport and other relevant documents to confirm that you meet the entry requirements.

Discover below the operational implementation of the first year of ETIAS and the most read articles about ETIAS on our blog:

1. ETIAS: Everything you need to know - When searching for prerequisites for going to Spain, or any other European nation, one term that will come up often is ETIAS. The acronym ETIAS stands for the European Travel Information and Authorization System. Multiple European nations will adopt a new visa waiver system for foreign nationals. What are the requirements for travel to Europe? How does ETIAS work, which countries does it affect and when will it go into effect? Find out.
2. ETIAS: Which countries will apply and from which countries will you be able to access? - ETIAS will be mandatory for Schengen countries, plus Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus and Croatia. Nationals of countries that have a visa waiver agreement with Schengen will have the opportunity to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization. Find out more.
3. ETIAS: Requirements, price, obligations and what to do to apply – In this publication we intend to resolve all doubts related to the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), which is the new border entry system used by Schengen countries.
4. History of borders in Europe: from World War I to ETIAS - The introduction of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) represents a significant step forward in the process of European integration. A further step for a continent that was previously, in the recent past, immersed in conflicts between neighboring nations. Find out more.
5. ETIAS: Other similar programmes - ETIAS is one of many electronic travel authorization systems. The European program was modeled after the U.S. ESTA, although it was not the first: that distinction belongs to the Australian ETA, created in 1996. Find out more here.