ETIAS, which stands for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, is an upcoming electronic pre-travel authorisation for nationals of visa-exempt countries visiting the Schengen Area. It is expected to come into effect in the fourth quarter of 2026. ETIAS does not apply to citizens of countries that are already required to obtain a Schengen visa, such as India. Indian travellers holding a valid Estonia Schengen visa do not need to apply for ETIAS separately. The two systems serve different categories of travellers and should not be mistaken for one another.