Visa requirements

🇺🇸 United States → Schengen Area (EU)

ETA (electronic travel authorisation) · 90 days per 180

United States passport holders need eta (electronic travel authorisation) to enter Schengen Area (EU). ETIAS launches mid-2026; before then, no pre-authorisation needed.

The details

Requirement
ETA (electronic travel authorisation)
Maximum stay
90 days per 180
Cost
~$8 USD
Lead time to apply
Mid-2026 rollout
System
ETIAS

What to do next

  • Start the application at least Mid-2026 rollout before departure.
  • Apply only through official government channels — third-party “expedited” sites typically charge a premium for the same form.
  • Have a digital passport photo, your travel dates, and accommodation details ready.
  • Cross-reference with your nearest Schengen Area (EU) embassy or consulate — destination.com is not an immigration authority.

Plan the trip itself

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