Passport validity for a trip to Europe
Check the issue date as well as the expiry date, and use the rules for your passport and each country on your route.
Visas & Entry
Schengen 90/180 rules, passport regulations, border crossings, and entry requirements.
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Monaco from France: documents, shopping and return plans
For a short visit from Nice, prepare your documents as part of the wider journey through France. France handles immigration matters for Monaco. Crossing into the principality does not give you a fresh tourist-stay allowance.
EES border checks: what to expect on arrival
Europe's Entry/Exit System is operating. Allow time for registration and keep your travel documents within reach.
Planning a longer Europe trip outside Schengen
Time outside Schengen can help you plan a longer journey, but the dates and entry rules still need careful checking.