Non-EU citizens travelling to Europe without a visa need to apply for ETIAS, this includes paying a processing fee.
Paying for the ETIAS is the last stage in the application process. You need to pay the fee online before submitting your form and getting authorisation to travel.
The ETIAS fee is being introduced to improve Schengen Area security. The system pre-screens travellers to ensure they do not pose a health or safety risk.
HOW MUCH IS THE ETIAS TOURIST TAX?
The European Union ETIAS tax is €20. You’ll need to pay this amount by debit or credit card to complete your application.
Your online payment is safe and secure. Payment data is only available to the bank/financial entity and the ETIAS system does not retain payment information following processing.
WHICH NATIONALITIES WILL NEED TO PAY THE ETIAS FEE?
Citizens of non-EU countries who do not need a visa for Europe need to pay the ETIAS tax. It is an entry requirement for travellers from ETIAS-eligible countries.
These countries include the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brazil, and Argentina.
WHICH COUNTRIES WILL TRAVELLERS NEED TO PAY THE ETIAS TAX TO ENTER?
Travellers from eligible countries will need to obtain an ETIAS visa waiver to enter all of the countries in the Schengen Area. Therefore, it will be necessary to pay the ETIAS fee to enter any of the countries in the zone.
The following countries are in the Schengen Area:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Travel to Cyprus, which is in the process of joining the Schengen Area, will also require payment of the ETIAS fee.
HOW OFTEN WILL TRAVELLERS NEED TO PAY THE ETIAS APPLICATION FEE?
Travellers will have to pay for ETIAS when they complete the ETIAS application form. ETIAS visa waivers will be valid for 3-year periods and will allow people to enter the Schengen Area for periods of up to 90 days (within any 180-day period).
After an ETIAS expires, it is necessary to apply for a new travel authorisation to reenter any of the Schengen countries. The application is just as quick and simple as the original application and the ETIAS fee will most likely be the same.
Having paid an application fee and obtained an ETIAS visa waiver does not guarantee entry into the Schengen area. The final decision will be made by European border authorities after verifying your documents.
