Europe

When to go Seasons, weather, festivals and crowds, month by month. 7 guides Entry and visas Passports, visas, travel authorizations and border rules. 9 guides Getting around Trains, buses, ferries, driving and airport transfers. 24 guides Money and costs Daily budgets, cards and cash, tipping and typical prices. 6 guides Practicalities Plugs, phones, eSIMs, time zones and what to pack. 4 guides Food and drink Dishes to try, how meals work and where to eat. 5 guides Culture and customs Etiquette, holidays, traditions and local history. 1 guide Health and safety Scams, safe areas, health care and emergencies. 1 guide Where to stay Neighborhoods and areas, and how to choose a base. 2 guides Nature and outdoors Parks, hikes, beaches, wildlife and the seasons for each. 4 guides Itineraries Routes and day-by-day plans for a few days or a few weeks. 7 guides Things to do Sights, museums, neighborhoods and day trips worth the time. 24 guides

Europe · Entry and visas How the Schengen 90/180-Day Rule Works If you are visiting Europe, the Schengen 90/180-day rule limits how long you can stay in the Schengen area, a group of European countries whose shared borders have no passport checks. Read guide Europe · Entry and visas The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) for Travelers The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated European Union database that records when non-EU travelers enter and leave the Schengen area, the group of European countries that have removed routine checks at their shared borders. Read guide Europe · Entry and visas ETIAS Travel Authorization for Visitors to Europe ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, is a pre-travel screening requirement for visitors from countries that do not currently need a visa for short stays in Europe. Read guide Andorra · Entry and visas Customs Limits When Leaving Andorra Andorra sells tobacco, alcohol, perfume, and electronics without the taxes charged elsewhere in Europe, so many travelers leave with these goods. Read guide Iceland · Entry and visas Iceland Entry Requirements for U.S. Travelers U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a tourist trip to Iceland of up to 90 days. Read guide Portugal · Entry and visas Portugal Entry Requirements for US Travelers US citizens visiting Portugal as tourists do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Read guide Italy · Entry and visas Italy Entry Requirements for US Travelers US citizens visiting Italy as tourists for up to 90 days do not need a visa. Read guide Sweden · Entry and visas Sweden Entry Requirements for U.S. Travelers Sweden belongs to the Schengen Area, a group of European countries that share a common border policy and let travelers cross internal borders without passport checks. Read guide Spain · Entry and visas Spain Entry Requirements for US Travelers US citizens on a tourist trip of up to 90 days do not need a visa for Spain. Read guide