In prior question regarding visas etc for England, responses indicated that since I am going as a US citizen tourist and going to/returning from England in August 2025, all I needed was ETA approval. However when I recently checked my airline ticket, a notation popped up reminding me to get ETA approval (which I have) and to possibly get EVisa approval. Have the rules changed? What is EVisa? I thought all I needed was the ETA approval. Also, I will be going to Netherlands during that same time period for a few days. I know Schengen countries have different rules. Am I correct in that I don't have to apply for EES which will be implemented in October 2025? I will have returned from Europe before that date. Thank you and I apologize for sounding so stupid...it's just the note on my ticket that is confusing me.
Posted by
Freedonia
17442 posts
All you need for the UK is your passport and an ETA. US citizens using a US passport do not have to apply for any type of visa if visiting for tourist purposes.
For your travels you don't need an evisa.
To visit the Netherlands, all you will need is your passport.
Even if the EES was in operation, it is not something you apply for. You get it upon arrival in Schengen.
However, sometime next year, or within the next millenium since it's been postponed so many times, you will need to get an ETIAS which you do apply for.
But let me make it clear, the ETIAS will NOT be in operation during your trip so don't worry about it.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
6266 posts
If you already have your ETA, you are fine. If you are on a US passport and visiting as a tourist, you don't need a visa. You won't need any additional documentation this year to visit an EU country.
Posted by
Virginia
1012 posts
When one has this sort of question you can check IATA Travel Centre for necessary travel documents. It is the same database the airlines are checking - https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/