Europe is replacing passport stamps and form-free entry with digital systems. The EES now records non-EU nationals each time they cross the external borders of 29 countries, and ETIAS will add a pre-travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors to 30 countries. The United Kingdom runs its own scheme, the ETA. This map shows, country by country, which system applies, from when, to whom, and what it costs.
ETIAS is not in operation yet and the EU has not announced its start date; any website already selling an "ETIAS" is not official. Apply only via official EU or [GOV.UK](http://GOV.UK) pages. Ireland uses neither the EES nor ETIAS. Rules, dates and fees can change - this map was checked on 4 November 2026.
Pick a country to see which entry system applies there.
Check the start date and fee before you book - ETIAS is not open for applications yet.
Always confirm on the official EU or UK page linked in each entry before travelling.
No. ETIAS is not in operation and no applications are being collected. The EU will announce the start date several months in advance.
Since 12 October 2025, non-EU nationals are registered digitally - with a facial image and fingerprints - instead of getting a passport stamp, in 29 European countries. It became fully operational on 10 April 2026.
Yes. Since 2 April 2025, EU, EEA and Swiss nationals visiting the UK need an ETA (GBP 20, valid for two years). British and Irish citizens do not.