ETIAS · ETIAS for South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands CitizensETIAS for South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Citizens
Passport holders from South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands are listed as visa-exempt for short stays in the Schengen Area. From late 2026, they will also need an approved ETIAS travel authorisation linked to their passport for trips of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Key facts
Validity
Up to 3 years or until your passport expires
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
Coverage
Multiple entries across the Schengen Area
Price
€35 all-inclusive (€20 official + €15 service)
How it works
Tell us about your trip
Confirm your nationality, destination, dates, and purpose using the checker above.
We prepare your application
Our team completes the official ETIAS form accurately, with your own email on file as required.
We submit at launch
The moment the official ETIAS system opens, we submit on your behalf and track the outcome.
You receive your authorisation
Approval is linked electronically to your passport - usually within minutes of submission, occasionally longer if extra checks apply.
Passport requirements
Travel with a passport from South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands that is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and was issued within the last 10 years.
Fees
The official ETIAS fee is EUR20. HelpMyVisa prepares and submits it for EUR35 all-inclusive, with a full refund any time before submission.
Frequently asked questions
Do travelers from South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands need a visa for Europe?
For short stays, travelers from South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands are visa-exempt and will need an ETIAS from late 2026 instead of a Schengen visa.
How long can travelers from South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands stay with ETIAS?
ETIAS supports short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
Is ETIAS valid for multiple European trips?
Yes. Once approved, ETIAS is normally valid for up to three years or until the linked passport expires, whichever comes first.
What does it cost with HelpMyVisa?
EUR35 all-inclusive: the EUR20 official fee plus our EUR15 service fee, refundable before submission.