Europe’s Schengen Area
The travel information you’ll need to know before you go.
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Temporary Restrictions
Refer to this guide to see if there are any temporary restrictions in place for the country/countries on your itinerary.
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Entry and Exit FAQs
Delayed until 2025, the European Union (EU) is introducing a new electronic entry and exit system for select countries.
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ETIAS
Find out more about this new entry requirement—goes into effect 6 months after EES—for travelers from visa-exempt countries, including the U.S.
Non-Schengen Area Countries
Traveling outside of Europe’s Schengen nations? Read on for information about the entry and exit requirements you’ll need to follow.
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Ireland
Visit the U.S. Department of State’s website to view current policies. (Look for the section titled “Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements.”)
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The UK’s ETA
Effective January 8, 2025, U.S. travelers to the United Kingdom, regardless of age, need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) at a cost of £10 per person.
Entry requirements may be changed without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.
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