ETIAS Countries
The ETIAS travel authorisation will be an obligatory requirement for those who want to visit Europe. Learn more about Europe and ETIAS.
This website does not belong to, nor is it affiliated with, the EU. The official website of the European Union is europa.eu.
If you’re unsure which European destinations require ETIAS, the ETIASVisa.com team can help. This page lists all the countries in Europe you can visit with the new travel authorisation.
COUNTRIES IN THE ETIAS PROGRAMME
The ETIAS programme was created by the European Union to screen travellers before entering Europe. While the EU is made up of 27 sovereign nations, the ETIAS visa waiver will be needed to enter Schengen member countries.
There are a total of 29 countries in the Schengen zone. Out of these, 25 are members of the European Union, and the remaining 4 belong to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). An EU citizen can travel and stay in any other EU nation.
The EU countries that require an EU travel authorisation include all Schengen member states.
Andorra is not part of the European Union nor the Schengen Agreement. Nevertheless, Andorrans are considered exempt from the obligation to carry an ETIAS travel authorisation for travel through the Schengen Area.
Please refer to the map below for the complete list of countries that will request citizens to apply for an ETIAS before travelling to their territory.
COUNTRIES THAT WILL REQUIRE ETIAS:
These are the countries that will require a valid ETIAS visa waiver upon arrival in their territory:
CURRENTLY, THERE ARE 25 EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES THAT FORM PART OF THE SCHENGEN AREA:
- EU Schengen
- Non-EU Schengen States
- Non-Schengen EU States
MICRO-STATES DE FACTO PART OF SCHENGEN AREA:
- Monaco
- San Marino
- Vatican City
EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES THAT HAVE NOT YET FULLY JOINED THE SCHENGEN AREA:
- Cyprus
As of March 31, 2024, the only EU countries that have not joined Schengen are Cyprus and the Republic of Ireland.
Cyprus is obliged to join Schengen when it meets the membership requirements and already enforces many of the region’s policies. When travelling to Cyprus, eligible third-country nationals will require a valid ETIAS once it is implemented.
Ireland has its own policy regarding foreign entry access.
To learn more about each country in detail and their requirements regarding Schengen Visa access, go to the Schengen Visa page.
EUROPEAN UNION
The European Union has grown exponentially over the years. Back in 1951, only Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands joined to cooperate economically. The EU is currently made up of 27 countries. The last nation to join was Croatia in 2013.
The euro (EUR) is the currency of 20 EU member countries and these make up the Eurozone.
EUROPEAN FREE TRADE ASSOCIATION
The European Free Trade Association, EFTA, is an organization made up of Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. This organisation was established to promote free trade and economic cooperation between them, as well as within Europe and countries around the world.
SCHENGEN ZONE AND BORDER CONTROL
The Schengen Agreement was first signed in 1985 by 5 countries. The Schengen zone is now composed of 29 countries that acknowledge the abolishment of internal borders with other member countries. The agreement allows people, goods, services, and capital to move freely within Europe.
European citizens do not need a visa, or a passport to travel within the Schengen Area.
EUROPEAN UNION SINGLE MARKET
The single market of the European Union (also called internal market) allows the free movement of goods, services, people, and money. To better understand the free movement concept, imagine everything is happening within the borders of just one country. This is the general concept of the EU single market.
What is more, European citizens can travel, study, live, work and retire in any EU member state.
Abolition of the internal borders between countries of the EU is also part of the internal market system, which was made possible due to the removal of countless technical, legal and bureaucratic barriers. A direct result of this were the newly opened possibilities for local business expansion at an international level, lowering of production prices, and increasing goods and customer choice.
Following are some clear examples of the European Union benefits:
- National and international prices for calls in Europe have lowered significantly, compared to the market 10 years ago
- New routes have opened up
- Internal European flight fares have significantly fallen
- Many companies and households can now choose their gas and electricity providers