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U.S. passport holders can enjoy visa-free travel to many parts of the world. The privilege of visa-free travel means U.S. passport holders can make international trips with minimal documentation. Visa-free entry is generally granted for short tourist and business trips. Americans can avoid long...

Frontex is an EU agency responsible for coordinating border control between member states of the European Union and other countries in the Schengen Area. It is officially known as the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. Its headquarters are based in Warsaw, Poland. The name “Frontex” comes f...

According to the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office, in 2016, nearly 12 million Americans traveled to Europe that year. Europe continues to be a favorite destination for many Americans, who make about 5% of international tourist arrivals. Europe draws many people for its history, architectu...

The security system of the Schengen Area was put in place to protect its external borders. The security network is currently made up of 3 essential systems that identify fraud and prevent dangerous individuals from entering the travel area. The 3 systems are: ...

The Entry-Exit-System (EES) is a European-wide IT system that will help EU countries manage the arrival and departure of third-country nationals. The EES is part of the EU’s revised Smart Borders Package. It is expected to be operational from October 2025. This article explains what the EES is...

The ETIAS Central Unit is one of the entities responsible for running the ETIAS system. It will ensure the application process runs smoothly and guarantee the efficiency of the program. Travel to Europe With ETIAS ETIAS – the European Travel Information and Authorization System – will grant auth...

Europe might be one of the smallest continents in the world but it offers travelers a range of landscapes, cultures, histories, and traditions. There should be no surprise that you can find some of the world’s most amazing World Heritage Sites on the continent. Millions of travelers come to Euro...

The eu-LISA is a European Agency for the operational management of large-scale systems in the area of freedom security and justice. The agency started its operations in December 2012. Currently, it fulfills the operational management tasks for SIS II, VIS, and Eurodac. Its main job is to ensure...

SeSerbia, Albania, and North Macedonia signed a deal that to create a free-movement region dubbed the Open Balkan. Plans to create a unified market in the Balkans between the 3 nations were first announced in 2019. The new region is based on the already existing Schengen Area (made up of EU...

There are certain things that you should not take with you when traveling to Europe from the U.S. Most countries have strict customs regulations, and you should always take them into consideration when you travel. Below we outline what you can safely bring into the EU from the United States, and...

About 20 years ago, only 16% of Americans owned a passport. Nowadays, over 40% of American citizens have a passport and they take their travel seriously. According to Statista, 13 million Americans traveled to Europe in 2019. Among the top European countries visited by Americans are Italy, France...

In the minds of millions of Americans, a trip to Europe is an unmissable experience to live at least once in a lifetime. There’s nothing quite like the old continent for many reasons. Visitors will be able to learn about centuries if not millennia of history and culture while on holiday, stay at...

For those wondering whether they should travel between European countries by airplane, train, or bus, this guide -complete with pros and cons for each alternative- will help find the most convenient travel option for you. Is It Easy to Travel Between Countries in Europe? Yes, if you’re plannin...

The ETIAS visa waiver for Europe is to come into effect in 2026. It is being introduced with the aim of boosting security and safety across the 26 European Schengen Area nations. Travelers with a criminal record may be concerned that their previous conviction will prevent them from obtaining th...

U.S. citizens will soon need to register with ETIAS, the European visa waiver, before going to any of the 27 Schengen Area nations. Currently, Americans can visit Europe using just a valid passport. However, with the launch of ETIAS scheduled for 2026, that is about to change. ETIAS is not a v...

ETIAS and dual citizenship is a topic of concern for citizens of multiple nationalities. However, as long as an applicant is a national of an eligible country, it’s possible to obtain an ETIAS for Europe. ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorization System, is a travel authorization...

The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) was approved in 2016 and has been under development since. The system was scheduled to become a requirement for all visa-exempt travelers —including U.S. passport holders— from 2021, onwards. However, there have been several delays...

An EU Resident card is a document that can be obtained for the family member of a European Union citizen. Third-country nationals can be granted a long-term EU residence permit if they meet eligibility requirements. A long-term EU resident permit allows its holder to stay in a European country p...