ETIAS is the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. It is designed as a travel authorisation for many visa-exempt travellers visiting participating European countries for a short stay. It is not the same as a Schengen visa and it does not replace the 90/180-day short-stay limit.
What ETIAS is not
- It is not a visa.
- It is not permission to overstay.
- It does not replace passport, entry or stay requirements.
ETIAS, EES and the 90/180 rule are different
ETIAS is a travel authorisation. EES is a border entry/exit recording system. The 90/180 rule is the stay-duration limit. This calculator helps with planning the stay-duration part, but it does not submit ETIAS applications or access EES records.
Why ETIAS is often confused with the 90/180 rule
Many travellers assume ETIAS and the Schengen stay limit are the same thing. They are not. ETIAS is about travel authorisation, while the 90/180 rule is about how long an eligible short stay may last.
What travellers should prepare
Use official sources, avoid unofficial intermediaries where unnecessary, and make sure your passport and travel plans are consistent with current requirements.
Official sources
For official ETIAS information, use the EU Travel to Europe ETIAS pages. This website does not submit or manage ETIAS applications.