Getting your ETIAS: key steps to follow

TheETIAS (European Travel Authorization) 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 also need their own 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’ve filled in the form, you’ll be taken to the secure payment page. The ETIAS rate is €7 (free for under-18s and over-70s).

Treatment can take from 24 to 96 hours.

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

Step	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