European Travel Information and Authorization System

United States Citizens Applying for ETIAS

Because the ETIAS system will not be launched until 2025, the application is not yet available. All of the details you need for the documentation may be found on our website.

 

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STEP 1

Get notified when ETIAS is mandatory

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STEP 2

Start the application with us

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STEP 3

Receive ETIAS confirmation

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STEP 4

Welcome to Europe


What You Should Know Before Traveling from the United States to Spain

Online ETIAS registrations are simple to complete. They take less than 10 minutes to complete, and you only need a valid travel document. For a period of three months, you can use the ETIAS Visa Waiver. This permit allows you to enter the country at any point during its validity period.
Multiple databases will be used to cross-check information of passengers

traveling to Europe from a visa-exempt country. Two of the central databases in the Schengen Zone, which check access at borders, are Interpol and Europol.
The accepted registration form to enter European states will be usable for three months instead of two months, granted by the US ESTA.

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What You Should Expect When Applying for ETIAS

For unusual circumstances, applications may ask additional questions. If the ETIAS does not grant authorization to travel to Europe, the applicant must submit additional documentation or attend an interview at the Embassy of the country of entry into the Schengen zone.

What You Should Expect When Applying for ETIAS

Here is all of the personal and security information that you will need to provide during your online ETIAS application:

Biometric information


  • First name
  • Last name
  • Last name at birth
  • Date of birth

NATIONALITY information


  • Place of birth
  • Information regarding your citizenship
  • Address
  • Telephone number and email
  • Work experience and education
  • The first EU country you intend to visit

BACKGROUND & Eligibility QUESTIONs


  • Medical history
  • Criminal history
  • Drug use and terrorism
  • Travel to warzones
  • Travel history
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What ETIAS Will Deny or Cancel

The ETIAS verification will be denied if the applicant gives false information or has any legal issues. If there are severe and reasonable doubts about the authenticity of the data and supporting documents provided by the applicant, the travel permit may be denied.
An ETIAS request can be canceled for any of the following reasons:

  • If the acknowledged documents are found to be stolen, misappropriated, or invalid
  • If the applicant is a danger to Schengen Zone residents and visitors
  • If the SIS decides to bar some individuals from entering or staying in the nation.
  • If the applicant fails to comply with the request for further information or paperwork by the deadline or fails to show up for a second interview if one is required