Pre-launch checker
Check if ETIAS is likely to apply to your trip
ETIAS is not open yet, but the rules are becoming clearer. Use this pre-launch check to understand whether you’re likely to need it.
Last reviewed: 27 May 2026
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- 2Destination
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Your pre-launch check
ETIAS will likely apply to your trip
With ETIAS expected to be mandatory for visa-exempt travellers from 2027 onwards, plan to apply through the official EU system before you travel. We’ll email you when applications open.
- Passport:
- United Kingdom
- Going to:
- 🇵🇹 Portugal
- Travelling:
- 2027
How we work this out
ETIAS will apply to short-stay travel into the Schengen area (plus Norway, Cyprus and a few others) for visa-exempt nationalities. EU, EEA and Swiss passport holders don’t need ETIAS — they use free movement. UK passport holders won’t need ETIAS for Ireland under the Common Travel Area. Ireland is not in Schengen at all, so ETIAS doesn’t apply.
This page does not give legal advice. Always check the official EU ETIAS page before booking or travelling.
What the checker covers
- Passports: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, EU / EEA / Swiss.
- Destinations: Schengen countries plus Norway, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, and Ireland.
- Travel year: 2026 (pre-launch), 2027, or later.
Get my ETIAS alert
One email when the official system opens or the timeline materially changes.