Who needs ETIAS? Countries, travellers and exemptions
The 30 countries requiring ETIAS
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland (Official: Who should apply).
Ireland is not on the list. Irish citizens are exempt.
Who needs it
Nationals of visa-exempt countries visiting for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180), including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Israel, Singapore, UAE and many more (59 countries and territories on the official list) (Official: Who should apply).
Main exemptions (summary)
- Citizens of any of the 30 countries or Ireland, including dual nationals (who must travel on that passport)
- Holders of a residence permit or residence card from one of the 30 countries (Cyprus-issued permits have special rules)
- UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries with a uniform-format residence document (not if the host country is Ireland)
- Holders of a uniform (Schengen) visa or national long-stay visa
- Nationals of Andorra, San Marino, Monaco and Vatican passport holders
- Diplomatic, service and special passport holders, and some other categories
This is a summary. Read the official list for your exact situation.
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