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.
Visas & Entry
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.