Legislation

15 October 2024

Regulation (EU) 2018/1240 on the establishment of a European Travel Information and Authorisation System

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The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), established under Regulation (EU) 2018/1240, will require visa-exempt travellers to obtain prior authorisation before entering the Schengen Area or Cyprus for short stays, with implementation expected in late 2026.

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Albania

Armenia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

EU-27

Georgia

Kosovo

Moldova

Montenegro

North Macedonia

Serbia

Türkiye

Ukraine

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

• Specific types of tourism

• • Adventure tourism

  • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

  • Cultural tourism

  • Ecotourism

  • Education tourism

  • Festival tourism

  • Gastronomy tourism

  • Health and medical tourism

  • MICE tourism

  • Mountain tourism

  • Religious tourism

  • Rural tourism

  • Sports tourism

  • Urban/city tourism

  • Wellness tourism

• Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

• • Cross-border travelling

  • Multimodal travelling

• Business activities

• • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

  • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

  • Air passenger transport

  • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

  • Events catering and other food services

  • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

  • Gardens and nature reserves activities

  • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

  • Hotel and similar accommodation

  • Mobile beverage services

  • Mobile food services

  • Museums

  • Operation of historical sites

  • Other

  • Other accommodation

  • Other amusement and recreation activities

  • Other food and beverage services

  • Other holiday reservation services

  • Other tourism transportation activities

  • Rail Passenger transport

  • Recreational and sport activities

  • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

  • Road passenger transport

  • Tour operator activities

  • Travel agency activities

  • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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Regulation (EU) 2018/1240, adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on 12 September 2018, establishes the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) - an electronic travel authorisation system for visitors entering the Schengen Area or Cyprus for a short stay (up to 90 days within any 180-day period). The system applies to nationals of visa-exempt third countries, who will be required to obtain travel authorisation prior to their journey.

ETIAS is intended to strengthen border management by enhancing security, preventing illegal immigration, protecting public health, and supporting the objectives of the Schengen Information System. It also aims to facilitate more efficient border checks and assist in the prevention, detection, and investigation of terrorism and other serious crimes.

The system is expected to launch in late 2026. While no immediate action is required, stakeholders are encouraged to stay informed and prepare for the changes.

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