EES and ETIAS: new border systems for visitors to Italy

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By the MovItaly editorial team · Last verified: 2026-10-20 · Next check due: 2027-04-18

Short answer

The EU Entry/Exit System registers non-EU travellers at the border, and ETIAS is a planned travel authorisation for visa-free visitors. Check the official dates.

Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.

Who is this for

Non-EU visitors travelling to Italy and the Schengen area, with or without a visa.

Sources

Entry/Exit System (European Union)
ETIAS (European Union)
Visa policy - Schengen visa (European Commission)

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