EES and ETIAS
Travel authorization for non-EU nationals
Travel authorization for non-EU nationals
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) has been in operation since 12 October 2025. The EES is an automated IT-system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of Schengen. Further information on the EES can be found on Travel Europe and Entry-Exit System - European Commission.
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a new travel authorisation for visa-exempt non-EU nationals travelling to Europe. It is expected to start operating in the last quarter of 2026. The European Union will inform about the specific date for the start of ETIAS prior to its launch.
For more information, please visit the following links:
ETIAS - European Union