Planning to Visit Europe in 2023? You Might Need an ETIAS Travel Authorization
SAP Concur blog reminds that starting in 2023, non-European citizens, including Americans, will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization to visit Schengen Area countries. ETIAS is a visa waiver program created by the EU to enhance security. The authorization is valid for three years and allows stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Application requires personal information and a fee, with most approvals in minutes. The article lists Schengen countries.
Impact and considerations
The new ETIAS requirement will affect business travelers to Europe; companies need to apply in advance for employees to ensure compliance and avoid travel disruptions.
Key points
- Starting in 2023, non-European citizens will need ETIAS to visit the Schengen Area.
- ETIAS is valid for three years, allowing stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
- Application requires personal information and a fee, with most approvals in minutes.
- The Schengen Area includes 26 countries, with Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus in the process of joining.
Sources and time
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- SAP Concur
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- First source publication
- 29 Jun 2022, 19:47
- Page published
- 16 Aug 2026, 08:13
- Last updated
- 29 Jun 2022, 19:47
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