Andorra entry: plan your return to France or Spain
Check documents for the whole journey, leave room for the road transfer and keep shopping allowances separate from entry permission.
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Schengen 90/180 rules, passport regulations, border crossings, and entry requirements.
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Travelling between Kosovo and Serbia
Route order can affect entry to Serbia. Check the entry record, nationality guidance and current crossing position before buying transport.
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UK ETA: who needs it and how to apply
Check the £20 UK ETA, passport-linked approval and the different rules for Irish citizens, Irish residents and visitors arriving through Ireland.
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San Marino entry: prepare for the whole Italy journey
A visit to San Marino normally forms part of a journey through Italy. Check the documents for that whole trip before adding a day or a hotel night. A small border crossing does not create a new permission to remain in Europe.
Schengen visa refused: read the reasons before reapplying
A new application needs to address the refusal. Use the decision letter to decide whether to appeal or prepare a stronger file.
Croatia uses the euro and belongs to Schengen
Older advice about kuna and separate Croatian visa days can mislead you. Plan Croatia as part of your wider Schengen trip.
Remote work in Spain or Portugal: visas and real costs
Compare permission to work, taxes and everyday living costs before choosing a base. A low rent is only one part of the decision.
Vatican entrances, security and booking choices
The most useful preparation for a Vatican visit is knowing which entrance your plan requires. St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums operate separately. A paid Museums ticket does not open every Vatican attraction, and free Basilica entry does not include the Sistine Chapel.
Schengen's 90/180 rule, with a simple counting example
A border crossing does not give you a fresh allowance. Here is how to count a short stay and leave room for changes to your plans.
Liechtenstein borders: Swiss customs and Schengen travel
A clear visitor guide to Liechtenstein's Swiss customs union, the difference between goods rules and Schengen entry, and receipts and declaration basics.
Nicosia and Ledra Street: Planning a Green Line Crossing
Prepare for a walking visit across the Green Line in Nicosia, with document checks, arrival choices and a complete day plan if you prefer not to cross.
Azerbaijan on a budget: check the route before the room
Air entry, the limited Georgia rail exception and ordinary land-border rules are different. Confirm eligibility and the actual service before building the budget.
Travelling between Romania and Bulgaria: borders, documents and stay limits
Understand Romania and Bulgaria’s Schengen membership, the shared short-stay allowance and what changes when your journey includes Moldova.
ETIAS has not started: what travellers should know
The live EU website is not accepting ETIAS applications. Check the official notice before paying anyone to arrange one.
Shopping in Andorra: what you can bring back
Check allowances before buying, keep the receipts and remember that limits apply to travellers, not just to the car boot.
Switzerland is in Schengen, but outside the EU
Your travel days and your shopping follow different rules. Check both when crossing from France, Italy, Germany or Austria.
Paris to London by Eurostar: tickets, documents and arrival
Prepare for a Paris–London Eurostar journey, including Gare du Nord, UK entry permission, luggage and the separate London onward trip.
Do visits to Europe's microstates count as Schengen days?
Check the rules for each microstate before building a long itinerary. A souvenir stamp is not proof of a fresh travel allowance.