ETIAS 與申根簽證 2026：費用 & 差異

The key difference between ETIAS and the Schengen visa is straightforward: ETIAS is a €20 online travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers, while a full visa is required for nationalities that are not visa-exempt. This comparison explains which one you need, what each costs, and how long they take, so travellers from the US, UK and beyond can plan with confidence. Understanding the two schemes now prevents an expensive mistake at the border later.

TL;DR: In short, ETIAS costs €20, is valid for three years, and applies to visa-exempt nationals for stays up to 90 days. A standard Schengen visa costs around €90, is issued for specific dates, and is required for non-exempt nationalities. You need one or the other, never both.

特點	ETIAS	申根簽證
誰需要	Visa-exempt nationals	需要簽證的國民
費用	€20	~€90 (adults)
有效性	3 年	Trip-specific, often up to 5 years multi-entry
處理	Minutes–30 days	Up to 15–45 days
應用	完全線上	Consulate/visa centre

For background on the authorisation side of this comparison, read our explainer on ETIAS authorisation in 2026. You can confirm both schemes on the 歐盟 ETIAS 官方網站 (accessed 22 June 2026).

ETIAS vs Schengen visa: what is the core difference?

The core difference is eligibility: ETIAS is for the roughly 60 visa-exempt nationalities, while the visa is for everyone else who needs prior approval to enter Europe. ETIAS is not a visa at all; it is an electronic travel authorisation that screens visa-free travellers before departure, whereas the visa itself remains a consular document issued after a fuller assessment of each applicant.

The distinction matters because the two documents serve different legal purposes. The authorisation is a light-touch, pre-travel security check, designed to mirror systems such as the US ESTA. The visa, by contrast, is a sovereign decision taken by a member state’s consulate after reviewing your purpose of travel, finances and intentions. So when people weigh up the authorisation versus the visa, they are comparing two layers of one border-management system rather than two interchangeable products.

According to EU figures, the scheme will apply to around 60 visa-exempt countries and cover 30 European destinations (European Commission ETIAS, retrieved 22/06/2026). The €20 ETIAS fee, fixed in the EU’s 2024 decision, is far lower than the standard adult Schengen visa fee of €90 set under the EU Visa Code (European Union ETIAS overview, last checked on 22nd June 2026). To check which group you fall into, see our guide to ETIAS 符合資格的國籍.

Cost and validity of the two schemes compared

On cost and validity, ETIAS wins on both fronts for those eligible: €20 versus roughly €90, and three years of validity versus a trip-specific visa. A single ETIAS covers unlimited short trips during its validity, whereas a short-stay visa is often tied to particular travel dates and a single planned visit, so frequent travellers benefit far more from the authorisation.

The financial gap widens once you factor in the practicalities. A visa application can involve travel to an embassy, courier fees for documents, and sometimes a service charge at an external visa centre. ETIAS adds none of these costs because the entire process is online. Over three years, a visa-exempt traveller who visits Europe several times pays €20 once, while a comparable visa-required traveller may pay €90 repeatedly, each time a new trip falls outside an existing multi-entry visa’s window.

The EU confirms ETIAS validity at three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first (EU ETIAS validity rules, viewed June 22, 2026). By contrast, the standard Schengen visa fee has been €90 for adults since the 2020 Visa Code revision, with reduced fees for children. Both, however, share an identical 90-days-in-180 short-stay ceiling. Compare the authorisation side in detail with our ETIAS visa cost guide.

專業提示： Never pay for both. Your nationality determines which one you need. If you are a US, UK, Canadian or Australian citizen, you need ETIAS — not a full visa — for short tourism or business trips.

ETIAS vs Schengen visa: stay limits and the 90/180 rule

Both schemes share one stay limit: 90 days inside any rolling 180-day window across the 30-country area. Neither the authorisation nor the visa extends this short-stay ceiling, and neither permits work or study. The same rolling rule applies whether you arrive on ETIAS or on a Schengen sticker in your passport.

This rolling rule is calculated day by day, not per calendar year, which is where many travellers slip up. On any given day, you count backwards 180 days and add up the days already spent inside the area; the total may not exceed 90. A multi-entry Schengen visa valid for five years does not change this — it simply lets you cross the border repeatedly, but each stay still draws down that 90-day allowance. ETIAS behaves identically, granting multiple entries over its three-year life while the ceiling stays fixed.

The EU fixes the short-stay limit at 90 days per 180-day period across the 30-country scheme (European Union short-stay rules, consulted 22/06/2026). For stays beyond this limit, both travellers — visa-exempt and visa-required alike — must apply for a national long-stay visa or residence permit from the specific country concerned. The Commission stresses that the authorisation is strictly for short stays and confers no additional right to remain (歐盟委員會 ETIAS 範圍，2026 年 6 月 22 日查閱)。

授權和簽證之間的申請流程差異

申請 ETIAS 是一份 10 至 20 分鐘的線上表格，而簽證途徑則需要在領事館或簽證中心進行面試、生物辨識和提交支援文件。這種努力程度的差異是歐盟創立該授權的實際原因：在保持低風險免簽旅行快速的同時，仍可在出發前進行事先篩查。

對於 ETIAS，您只需填寫一份網表、回答安全和健康問題、以卡付款 €20，在大多數情況下會在關閉瀏覽器分頁前獲得批准。無需親自到場。相比之下，領事途徑通常需要預訂面試、指紋、最近的照片、住宿和資金證明、旅遊保險和回程票。缺少任何一份文件都可能意味著需要重新預訂並重新開始，這正是簽證途徑通常需要提前數週規劃的原因。

委員會預期大多數 ETIAS 申請將在數分鐘內獲得批准，人工審查將在 14–30 天內完成(歐盟委員會 ETIAS 處理，最後瀏覽日期為 2026 年 6 月 22 日）。相比之下，申根簽證決定通常需要 15 個日曆日，最長可達 45 天。如欲了解授權時間表，請閱讀我們的 ETIAS 批准時間表指南.

步驟	ETIAS	申根簽證
您提交申請的地點	在線門戶網站/應用程式	領事館或簽證中心
生物辨識	申請不需要	指紋和照片
典型等待時間	分鐘（最多 30 天）	15–45 天

你需要哪一個，以及誰必須申請？

如果您的國籍免簽，則需要 ETIAS；如果不是，則需要簽証——您的護照而非您的偏好決定。兩者均適用相同的 90/180 天限額，且兩者都不允許長期工作或學習，長期工作或學習始終需要從目的地國家在您出行前獲得單獨的國家簽証或居留許可。

實際上，美國、英國、加拿大、澳大利亞、日本及大約 55 個其他免簽國家的公民將使用 ETIAS 進行旅遊、商務或過境。來自需要簽証國家的旅行者——名單要長得多——仍必須從主要目的地國家的大使館獲得簽証。如果您持有雙重國籍，您可以使用護照中給您提供更便利路線的那本，但您必須在整個旅程中使用與您註冊的授權或簽証相同的護照。

布魯塞爾將短期停留限制在 30 個國家區域內任何滾動 180 天時間窗口內最多 90 天（歐盟 ETIAS 規則，檢索日期 2026 年 6 月 22 日）。兩份文件僅授權這種短期停留。如果您計劃停留更長時間，兩者都不夠。如需了解替代方案概況，請查看我們的 申根簽証 2026 指南.

• 提示 1: 在申請任何簽證前，請在官方歐盟名單上確認您的國籍身份’s。
• 提示 2: 準備 €20 用於 ETIAS 或約 €90 用於完整簽證，不是兩者。
• 提示 3: 如需停留超過 90 天，請改為研究國家長期居留簽證。

要解決 ETIAS 或簽證的決定：讓您的國籍為主導。 免簽證旅行者完成快速、低成本的線上授權，有效期為三年，而需要簽證的旅行者則提前規劃與其旅行相關的簽證。 無論哪種方式，您都遵守相同的 90/180 短期停留限制，如需停留更長時間，請另行申請。

常見問題

What is the difference between ETIAS vs Schengen visa?

ETIAS is a €20 online travel authorisation for visa-exempt nationals, valid three years. A Schengen visa is a full visa for visa-required nationals, costing around €90 and tied to specific travel. You need only one, based on nationality.

Is ETIAS cheaper than a Schengen visa?

Yes. ETIAS costs €20, while the standard adult Schengen visa fee is around €90. ETIAS is also fully online and usually approved within minutes.

Can I choose ETIAS instead of a Schengen visa?

No. Your nationality determines which you need. Visa-exempt travellers use ETIAS; visa-required nationals must obtain a Schengen visa and cannot substitute ETIAS.

Do ETIAS and a Schengen visa have the same stay limit?

Yes. Both allow stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Neither permits long-term stays, work, or study without a separate national visa.

Does ETIAS replace the Schengen visa?

No. ETIAS does not replace the Schengen visa. It adds a pre-travel check for travellers who were already visa-exempt, while visa-required nationals still apply for Schengen visas.

How long does each one take to get?

ETIAS is usually approved within minutes, up to 30 days in rare cases. A Schengen visa typically takes 15 days and can extend to 45 days.

Which countries accept ETIAS and the Schengen visa?

Both cover the same group of around 30 European countries, including the Schengen Area and associated states. Ireland participates in neither and keeps its own rules.

最後更新：2026-06-22 — 已根據 gov.uk 時間表驗證。