EU entry fee nearly triples to €20 for foreign visitors ahead of ETIAS launch
Schengen
area will surge from €7 (about $8) to €20 (about $23), nearly tripling the cost, before the program's official launch scheduled for late 2026.
What Is ETIAS and why the hike?
ETIAS is designed to pre-screen visitors from around 60 visa-exempt countries—including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and others—before they enter 30
EU
and Schengen countries for short stays (up to 90 days within a 180-day period). While not a visa, ETIAS is mandatory for eligible travelers, who must apply online, entering key personal and passport data. The EU states this move bolsters border security, modernizes infrastructure, and brings costs in line with other systems like the U.S. ESTA ($21) and the UK ETA (£10-£16).
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European Commission
officials emphasize that the €20 fee funds enhanced border automation, security (including integration with databases such as Interpol and
Europol
), and ongoing operations. The ETIAS will be valid for three years or until the passport expires, whichever is sooner, and most applications are expected to be approved within minutes.
Who pays and who doesn't
Affected: All non-EU travelers from visa-free countries, including Americans, Britons, Canadians, Japanese, Indian passport holders and many more.
Exempt: Children under 18, seniors over 70, and certain family members of EU residents. Non-EU nationals with EU free movement rights are also exempt.
A typical family of four visiting from the U.S. will now pay €80, up from €28 under the original fee structure.
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Transition/Grace period after ETIAS launch?
The ETIAS is scheduled to launch in late 2026. To ensure a smooth rollout and minimize disruption for both travelers and transportation companies, the EU has announced a transition period after ETIAS formally launches. For the first six months, obtaining ETIAS authorization will be encouraged but not strictly enforced; travelers will be informed of the new requirement, but airlines and carriers will not face penalties for boarding non-ETIAS passengers during this initial "grace" phase.
In the following months, enforcement will ramp up as border authorities and transport operators begin checking more rigorously for ETIAS-compliant travelers. Within a year of launch, holding an approved ETIAS will become fully mandatory for all eligible visitors before departure, with carriers subject to fines if they transport non-compliant passengers and the possibility of entry being denied at the border. This staged approach aims to give both travelers and operators time to adapt, while reducing confusion and technical bottlenecks during the system's early days.
Timeline and response
The proposal faces a two-month review by the
European Council
and European Parliament. Europe's travel and tourism sector has raised concerns over the proportionality and timing of the hike, especially amid ongoing challenges like inflation and geopolitical instability. There are calls for transparency and evidence that the tripling of the fee is necessary for program sustainability, with some urging a re-examination of alternative pricing models.
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