ETIAS is designed to simplify travel for nationals of certain countries, while reinforcing security in the Schengen area. Only citizens of specifically eligible countries can apply for ETIAS. ETIAS eligibility criteria for countries are strict, and are designed to ensure the security and transparency of visa-free travel within the European Union.
Which countries’ nationals are eligible for ETIAS?
Nationals of several countries can obtain an ETIAS authorization to visit the Schengen area without a visa. Here is a list of the main eligible countries:
- North America: United States, Canada
- South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia
- Asia: Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Israel
- Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
- Other: United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong
The full list of countries whose nationals are eligible for ETIAS is :
Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Macao, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, South Korea, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
This list is regularly updated and published by the European Union on this official page: europa.eu.
Can I obtain an ETIAS if I am only resident in the eligible country?
No, the ETIAS authorization is specifically intended for nationals of eligible countries. This means that only citizens who hold the nationality of an eligible country can apply for ETIAS to travel within the Schengen area without a visa.
Residents who are not citizens of an eligible country cannot obtain an ETIAS. They must check whether they require a short-stay Schengen visa or another type of authorization to travel to Europe.