Which nationalities will need to apply for ETIAS once it is implemented?

Once ETIAS is implemented (expected in mid-2025), it will apply to visa-exempt travellers — meaning people who currently do not need a visa to enter the Schengen Area. These nationalities will need to complete ETIAS travel authorisation online before boarding a flight. Here’s the full list explained clearly 👇 🌍 1. ETIAS Applies to All Visa-Exempt Countries Travellers from the following regions will need ETIAS: Europe (non-Schengen EU members) • Ireland • Cyprus Europe (non-EU but visa-exempt for Schengen) • United Kingdom • Albania • Bosnia & Herzegovina • Montenegro • North Macedonia • Serbia • Moldova • Georgia • Ukraine 🌏 2. Asia-Pacific • Singapore • Malaysia • Japan • South Korea • Australia • New Zealand • Taiwan • Hong Kong • Macau • Brunei 🌎 3. Americas • United States • Canada • Mexico • Brazil • Argentina • Chile • Colombia • Paraguay • Peru • Uruguay • Venezuela 🌍 4. Middle East • Israel • UAE (for diplomatic/special passport holders only; tourist passports often need a visa) 🌍 5. Africa • Seychelles • Mauritius 🛂 Who Does NOT Need ETIAS? Travellers who already require a visa for Europe — such as those from: • India • Philippines • Indonesia • China • Vietnam • Bangladesh • Pakistan • Nigeria These travellers will continue using the Schengen visa (Type C), not ETIAS. 💡 Outbound Singapore Tip ETIAS is very similar to the US ESTA — fast, online, and simple. If your passport is currently visa-free for Schengen, you will need ETIAS. If you currently need a visa, nothing changes. We’ll help you check if ETIAS applies to your nationality and guide you through completing it correctly when it launches.