Do I need to print out my ETIAS authorization before departure?

No, it’s not compulsory. TheETIAS is an electronic document directly linked to your passport. However, having a printed copy can be useful in certain situations.

ETIAS is digital and linked to the passport

Once your application has been approved, the authorization is automatically registered in the European authorities’ system. During checks, it is consulted via your biometric passport. No paper documents are required.

The ETIAS cannot be printed out or stuck in the passport like a conventional visa. TheETIAS is not a visa.

Sometimes a printout is still useful

Even if it is not required, printing your ETIAS can be practical:

• In the event of a technical or passport reading malfunction.
• If an airline or customs agent requests visible proof.
• To avoid stress during tests.

Printing the ETIAS is not compulsory, but it can save you complications. Keeping a paper version is a simple precaution to help you travel with peace of mind.