01/08/2026
Everyone traveling this fall to the EU needs to be aware of this.
The European visa requirement for Americans, known as ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System), is set to begin in the last quarter of 2026, with an official start date to be announced several months prior to launch; it's a new electronic authorization for visa-free travelers, not a traditional visa, requiring an online application for short stays in the Schengen Area.