List of countries eligible for ETIAS: destinations and affected nationalities
ETIAS applies to two types of countries: destination countries —the 30 European countries where ETIAS will be required for entry—and countries of origin —the approximately 60 nationalities whose citizens will need to obtain this authorization before traveling. These two lists are separate and complementary.
Countries where ETIAS is required for entry
An ETIAS authorization is required to enter the 29 countries of the Schengen Area as well as Cyprus. It is not valid for Ireland, which is not part of the Schengen Area. Bulgaria and Romania fully joined the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025.
Destinations with dedicated guides on this site
France
Spain
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Portugal
Belgium
Greece
Poland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Other Schengen Area countries
Austria
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
Finland
Hungary
Iceland
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxemburg
Malta
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Swiss
ETIAS is also valid for visiting European microstates that are accessible only via Schengen countries: Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican. However, it is not required for Ireland.
Nationalities whose citizens must obtain an ETIAS
Nationals of the following countries, who are currently exempt from visa requirements for the Schengen Area, will be required to obtain an ETIAS authorization once the system launches in the fourth quarter of 2026. This list is periodically reviewed by the European Commission based on bilateral agreements and security assessments.
Countries with dedicated guides on this site
All affected nationalities
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominique
El Salvador
Georgia
Grenada
Guatemala
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR)
Israel
Japan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Macau (SAR)
Northern Macedonia
Malaysia
Marshall Islands
Maurice
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Montenegro
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Palau
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Taiwan
East Timor
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Ukraine *
United Arab Emirates
UK
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela* Special conditions apply to Ukrainian nationals due to the current situation. Please refer to official sources for the current regulations.
Who does not need an ETIAS?
Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries are exempt from the ETIAS requirement—they enjoy freedom of movement within the Schengen Area. Nationals of countries not exempt from the Schengen visa requirement are not eligible for ETIAS: they must apply for a standard Schengen visa. Visit our page on the difference between ETIAS and the Schengen visa to understand which procedure applies to your situation.
In addition, holders of a residence permit or residence card issued by a Schengen country, as well as holders of a valid long-stay visa, are exempt from the requirement to obtain an ETIAS. To learn more about the eligibility requirements, visit our page on ETIAS eligibility requirements.
Is the list final?
No. The list of nationalities eligible for ETIAS is reviewed periodically by the European Commission, based on bilateral agreements between the EU and third countries, as well as security assessments. A country may be added to or removed from the list following a review. To view the most recent official list, visit the official ETIAS website.
