Are you a British Citizen resident in Austria and confused by all the information in the media related to ETA, EES, ETIASEuropean Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) The European Commission's proposed European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is intended to strengthen security checks on those persons who travel visa-free to the EU, currently nationals from over 60 countries. The largely automated IT system will identify any security or irregular migratory risks posed by visa-exempt visitors travelling to the Schengen area, whilst at the same time facilitating crossing borders for the vast majority of travellers who do not pose such risks. Non-EU nationals who do not need a visa to travel to the Schengen area will have to apply for a travel authorisation through the ETIAS system prior to their trip. As of September 2025, it is planned to go live during the last quarter of 2026? Then maybe our infographic will help.
The UK ETA only applies to Non-British/Non-Irish Nationals or those without a UK Immigration Status. Dual Nationals need to take care though!
If you are resident in Austria with a valid residence permit (e.g. Article 50 card), then you are exempt from both EES and ETIAS.
Please Remember though when EES launches on 12th October 2025 you MUST carry your Article 50 card (or other Residence Permit) with you when you travel outside of Austria! Failure to do so may well cause travel issues.
More Info Here:
- BiA ETA Guide
- BiA EES & ETIAS Guide
- BiA Passport Validity Guide
- BiA Passport Stamping and EU lanes Guide
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