ETIAS for Australians

Long-haul via the Gulf or Asia

Doha, Dubai or Singapore are outside Schengen: nothing to do there. Your Schengen check and EES registration happen at the first Schengen airport, so if you fly Sydney–Dubai–Frankfurt–Athens, it's Frankfurt.

The 90 days go fast on a long trip

Australians often do several months in Europe. The 90 days cover the whole Schengen area together, and EES now counts them automatically at every crossing. Time in the UK, Ireland or Cyprus is counted separately, which is how many travellers stretch a long trip.

EU passports in the family

Many Australians hold Greek, Italian, Croatian, Irish or other EU citizenship by descent. On that passport there is no ETIAS, no EES and no 90-day limit.

Working holiday visas

A working holiday arrangement with a European country normally gives you a national visa or permit. While it is valid you don't need ETIAS.

The basics, in short

• Passport issued under 10 years ago, valid 3 months after you leave.
• 90 days in any 180, all Schengen countries together.
• ETIAS at launch: €20, valid 3 years or until the passport expires.

Rollout, decision times and the 30 countries: full ETIAS guide.

Going to France?

Passport, money to show, insurance and hosting rules for Australian citizens visiting France.