Getting your ETIAS: key steps to follow
The ETIAS can only be obtained online. The ETIAS application is quick, but every step counts. Here’s a practical guide to making your application error-free.
What you need before you start
Prepare three essential elements in advance:
- Valid biometric passport (valid for at least 6 months after departure) ;
- Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, etc.) ;
- Active e-mail address to receive reply.
Children must obtain an ETIAS.
Access to the form: only via the official website
Log on to the official ETIAS website. The online ETIAS form is available in several languages and takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
Filling in the form: simple but precise
You will need to fill in :
- Identity: name, date of birth, passport number ;
- Travel plans: country of entry, reason for stay (tourism, business, transit) ;
- Safety: medical and criminal records, high-risk areas visited.
For a detailed tutorial: How to fill in the ETIAS form
Payment: last step before validation
Once you have completed the form, you will be taken to the secure payment page. The cost of the ETIAS must be paid online. The ETIAS certificate is free of charge for children and over-70s.
ETIAS confirmation: what next?
Your authorization is electronically linked to your passport. A copy is sent by e-mail.
Tip: save it on your phone or print it out to have on hand at the airport.
Step-by-step summary
| Steps | Action |
| 1 | Gather your documents |
| 2 | Go to the official website |
| 3 | Fill in the form |
| 4 | Pay fees |
| 5 | Receive ETIAS by e-mail |
