The European Commission has proposed raising the fee for the ETIAS travel authorisation from 7 to 20 due to inflation and increased operational costs. ETIAS will be required for non-EU nationals entering the Schengen area without a visa. Applicants must apply online, providing personal information and paying a fee for a travel authorisation valid for three years. The system is expected to be operational in the last quarter of 2026. Exemptions apply for individuals under 18, over 70, and certain family members of EU citizens.
The European Commission proposed that the fee for the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation will be adjusted to 20, reflecting the impact of inflation and rising operational costs.
Under the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), non-EU nationals must apply for online travel authorisation prior to departure, which includes paying a fee for a three-year validity.
The ETIAS is expected to become operational in the last quarter of 2026, with the fee adjusted to align it with other travel authorisation programmes like the UK's ETA and the US's ESTA.
Exemptions from the ETIAS fee will apply to individuals under 18 years of age, over 70 years old, and family members of EU citizens and eligible non-EU nationals.
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