- ETIAS is required for visits to 30 European countries: the 29 Schengen Area members plus Cyprus.
- One ETIAS covers all 30 — you don't apply separately per country.
- Notable exclusions: the UK (has its own UK ETA), Ireland (not in Schengen), and European microstates (Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City) which use the surrounding country's regime.
- ETIAS applies only for short-stay tourism, business, or transit (up to 90 days in any 180-day window). Longer stays need a national visa or residence permit from the specific country.
- The list is fixed by EU regulation — it doesn't vary by your nationality.
01The complete list of ETIAS countries
All 30 countries where ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026:
One ETIAS covers all 30. You don't apply per country. A single €20 authorization, tied to your passport and valid for 3 years, works anywhere on this list. A two-week European trip hitting Paris, Rome, Barcelona, and Amsterdam uses one ETIAS.
02Western Europe
The major Western European destinations — France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria — are all ETIAS countries. Switzerland and Liechtenstein, though not EU members, are in Schengen and also require ETIAS.
- France. 89 million visitors per year, the most in the world. Paris, the French Riviera, the Loire Valley, the Alps. ETIAS required.
- Germany. Major hubs at Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin. Business-travel and tourism equally heavy. ETIAS required.
- Netherlands. Amsterdam is one of Europe's busiest tourist cities. Schiphol is a major transit hub. ETIAS required for transit that crosses passport control.
- Belgium. Brussels as a political and business destination; Bruges and Ghent for tourism. ETIAS required.
- Luxembourg. Small but busy for business travel. ETIAS required.
- Austria. Vienna, Salzburg, the Alps. Strong winter-sports market. ETIAS required.
- Switzerland. Not EU, but in Schengen. Zurich, Geneva, Alpine resorts. ETIAS required.
- Liechtenstein. Microstate between Switzerland and Austria. ETIAS required (practically, via Swiss or Austrian border).
03Southern Europe and the Mediterranean
This is the highest-volume ETIAS destination region — Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, and the Mediterranean islands are among the most-visited countries in the world.
- Italy. Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, the Amalfi Coast. Around 65 million international visitors per year. ETIAS required.
- Spain. Over 80 million visitors — Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, the Costa del Sol, the Balearics, the Canaries. All Spanish territories are covered by ETIAS. Required.
- Portugal. Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, the Azores, Madeira. Rising digital-nomad destination. ETIAS required.
- Greece. Athens, the Greek islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes). Summer-heavy. ETIAS required.
- Malta. Small island, big cruise-ship and short-stay market. ETIAS required.
- Cyprus. In the EU but not yet fully in Schengen. Still an ETIAS country under the regulation — the only non-Schengen nation on the list. ETIAS required.
- Slovenia. Alpine-Mediterranean mix; Lake Bled, Ljubljana. ETIAS required.
- Croatia. Joined Schengen in 2023; Dubrovnik, Split, the Istrian Peninsula. ETIAS required.
04Nordic countries
All five Nordic countries are in Schengen, though Denmark, Sweden, and Finland are EU members while Iceland and Norway are not.
- Denmark. Copenhagen is the main hub; Aarhus and Aalborg for business. ETIAS required.
- Sweden. Stockholm, Gothenburg; also a growing far-north tourism scene (Lapland, northern lights). ETIAS required.
- Norway. Not EU, but in Schengen. Fjords, Bergen, Oslo, Tromsø. ETIAS required.
- Finland. Helsinki as the hub; Lapland for winter tourism. ETIAS required.
- Iceland. Not EU, but in Schengen. Reykjavík and the Ring Road. ETIAS required.
05Central and Eastern Europe
The 2004 and later EU-accession countries are all now in Schengen and therefore ETIAS:
- Poland. Warsaw, Kraków. ETIAS required. The ETIAS Central Unit is physically based in Warsaw at Frontex headquarters.
- Czechia. Prague is among Europe's top-10 tourist cities. ETIAS required.
- Slovakia. Bratislava, High Tatras. ETIAS required.
- Hungary. Budapest as a major Central European hub. ETIAS required.
- Estonia. Tallinn, one of the most digitally advanced small capitals in Europe. ETIAS required.
- Latvia. Riga and the Baltic coast. ETIAS required.
- Lithuania. Vilnius, Kaunas. ETIAS required.
- Bulgaria. Sofia, the Black Sea coast. Joined Schengen in 2025. ETIAS required.
- Romania. Bucharest, Transylvania. Joined Schengen in 2025. ETIAS required.
06Countries where ETIAS is not required
Several European countries are not part of ETIAS, either because they're outside the EU/Schengen entirely or because they have their own arrangements. The most common confusions:
| Country | Status | What you need instead |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Left the EU in 2020; not in Schengen | UK ETA (£20, separate system — applies to visa-exempt nationalities) |
| Ireland | In the EU, not in Schengen | Existing visa-waiver arrangements; no ETIAS-equivalent required |
| Albania, Serbia, Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro | Western Balkans, not EU members | Country-specific rules; generally visa-free for most Western nationalities |
| Andorra | Not EU, not Schengen; a microstate | Entered via Spain or France; in practice requires ETIAS to reach |
| Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City | Microstates with open borders to France or Italy respectively | ETIAS for the surrounding country, no separate Monaco/San Marino/Vatican authorization |
| Turkey | Not EU, not Schengen; separate e-visa system | Turkish e-visa for eligible nationalities |
| Russia, Belarus | Not in EU or Schengen; visa required for most | Full Russian or Belarusian visa |
| Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia | Not EU; some have visa-free arrangements | Country-specific rules |
The UK-Europe combo trip. A common trip combines London with Paris or Rome. For visa-exempt travelers this now requires two separate authorizations: a UK ETA (£20) for the UK portion and an ETIAS (€20) for the Schengen portion. They're unrelated systems and must be applied for separately.
07Country-specific ETIAS information
While the same ETIAS rules apply to all 30 countries, there are country-specific practicalities worth knowing — particularly around first-entry logistics, EES enrollment quirks, and popular-destination border wait times. We're building out dedicated pages for each major ETIAS country:
- France — coming soon · highest visitor volume, busy Paris-CDG enrollment
- Italy — coming soon · Rome, Milan, Venice entry details
- Spain — coming soon · including Canary Islands and Balearics
- Germany — coming soon · Frankfurt as a major transit hub
- Greece — coming soon · summer-specific processing tips
- Portugal — coming soon · includes Azores and Madeira
Frequently asked questions about ETIAS countries
How many countries require ETIAS?
30 — the 29 Schengen Area members plus Cyprus. One ETIAS application covers all of them.
Does ETIAS apply to the UK?
No. The UK left the EU in 2020 and is not in Schengen. British visits require the UK's own ETA system instead, which is separate from ETIAS.
Does ETIAS apply to Ireland?
No. Ireland is in the EU but not in Schengen, so ETIAS does not apply. Ireland continues its existing visa-waiver arrangements with most Western nationalities.
Do I need a separate ETIAS for each country I visit?
No. One ETIAS, one €20 fee, covers all 30 countries. You can visit any combination of them on the same trip without additional applications.
What about European microstates like Monaco or Vatican City?
Microstates with open borders to a Schengen neighbor (Monaco to France, San Marino and Vatican to Italy) are effectively covered by the surrounding country's ETIAS requirement. You don't apply separately; you just need ETIAS for the country you enter through.
Is Cyprus in Schengen?
Not yet — Cyprus is in the EU but hasn't fully joined Schengen. Despite this, ETIAS applies to Cyprus under the regulation, making it the only non-Schengen country on the list.
Does ETIAS cover Bulgaria and Romania?
Yes. Both joined Schengen in 2025 and are covered by ETIAS from the Q4 2026 launch.
What if I visit a non-ETIAS country first and then enter Schengen?
You'll still need ETIAS for the Schengen entry, regardless of where you flew from. The authorization is checked at boarding to the Schengen-bound flight (or before the Schengen border on land/sea). Your previous stops don't change that.
Sources
European Commission — official ETIAS portal, travel-europe.europa.eu · Regulation (EU) 2018/1240 establishing ETIAS · European Council decisions on Schengen expansion (Bulgaria, Romania 2025) · UK Home Office — UK ETA program overview · Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) guidance.
Last updated April 21, 2026 · Editorial review: ETIAS Guide Newsroom · Corrections: corrections@etiasapply.eu.com