Electronic travel authorization
Schengen Area (France, Spain, Italy, Germany and more) visa requirements for U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period; the EU's ETIAS authorization is being phased in and will be required once it launches.
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ETIAS travel authorization for the Schengen Area
U.S. citizens traveling to any of the 29 Schengen countries — France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands and more — for tourism, business or short study.
- Government fee
- $8
- Processing
- 1–30 days
- Max stay
- 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area.
Passport validity: Valid at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area, and issued within the previous ten years.
Passport rules for Schengen Area (France, Spain, Italy, Germany and more)
Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area, and issued within the previous ten years.
Blank pages: Two blank pages recommended.
Full entry requirements