Stopover in the Schengen area with an ETIAS

Yes, if you are transiting through a Schengen country, you need an ETIAS travel authorization, unless you already have a valid visa. This rule applies to all visa-exempt travelers, regardless of the reason for your visit or the duration of your stay.

ETIAS also authorizes transits

ETIAS is not just for tourists or business travelers. Stopovers and transits are among the cases expressly covered by this electronic authorization. It therefore allows you to enter Europe for a few hours or a short connection without a visa for the Schengen area.

Declare a transit at the time of application

When you fill in the ETIAS form online, you are asked a question:

“Is your trip to Europe a transit to another country?”

If you have a stopover, answer “YES”. In this case, you won’t need to enter a home address, but you will still need to provide emergency contacts in Europe or elsewhere.

ETIAS price for a stopover

The ETIAS fee is the same for both full stays and simple airport transit. This amount applies to each application and must be paid online when submitting the form.