European Union Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:32:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png European Union Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 What You Need To Know About Europe’s New Visa Program For American Travelers https://travelerdreams.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-europes-new-visa-program-for-american-travelers/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:34:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=27739 For US passport holders, it’s been a long-accepted fact that most of Europe does not require you to apply for a visa before you travel. This has made planning a vacation a lot easier for American travelers. With the European Union set to roll out the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) program, traveling […]

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For US passport holders, it’s been a long-accepted fact that most of Europe does not require you to apply for a visa before you travel. This has made planning a vacation a lot easier for American travelers. With the European Union set to roll out the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) program, traveling to some parts of Europe will require more planning on your part than before. Here’s what you need to know about the EU’s new visa waiver scheme so that your journey remains as smooth as possible.

Expected to roll out during the early stages of 2025, the ETIAS scheme applies to countries that fall into four categories. The first category is full members of the Schengen region, including the likes of Italy and Spain. There are then European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries such as Iceland which are not Schengen members. Future Schengen members such as Cyprus are also included, and finally, European microstates, which include the likes of Monaco and Andorra.

Although there may be many countries that fall under this new program, have no fear, as completing the requirements laid out by the ETIAS scheme is easier than you may think. Rather than being an actual visa, this is a simple waiver that entails a quick online application that you’ll need to fill out before you travel. What’s more, the application will be delivered to you via email, making it quick and easy to complete and submit. Ultimately, ETIAS is a simple travel procedure that helps European nations safeguard their security without hindering your travel plans as a US citizen.

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You May Soon have to Pay a Tourism Tax to Visit these Places https://travelerdreams.com/you-may-soon-have-to-pay-a-tourism-tax-to-visit-these-places/ Tue, 30 May 2023 12:07:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=23853 Almost every country requires their residents to pay tax, but there are some cities that impose a tax on their visitors too. Called a tourist tax, the additional fee is usually used to fund tourism campaigns and generate revenue for the country. There are already around 25 cities that have already implemented a tourist tax, […]

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Almost every country requires their residents to pay tax, but there are some cities that impose a tax on their visitors too. Called a tourist tax, the additional fee is usually used to fund tourism campaigns and generate revenue for the country. There are already around 25 cities that have already implemented a tourist tax, and these places might be joining them. 

Venice, Italy

Millions of people descend on the floating city each year to take advantage of its gondolas and canals. With the influx sometimes making it difficult for Venice’s own residents to enjoy their city, the local government has passed a law in favor of charging tourists a fee of between £3 and £10. The implementation has been postponed several times, but is expected to go into force this year.

Thailand

Before COVID, Thailand was 8th most visited country in the world. Tourism is returning to its pre-pandemic levels and officials are considering whether to introduce a charge of 300 baht (€8) for visitors. The will reportedly be used to take care of tourists, particularly medically.

Europe (the whole continent)

27 European countries form part of the Schengen Area, making travel between them seamless and not requiring visas. However, the European Union is now making it so that any tourists from outside the Schengen zone (looking at you, Americans, Aussies, and Brits) will have to fill out a €7 application to enter. 

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> European Union Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:32:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png European Union Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 What You Need To Know About Europe’s New Visa Program For American Travelers https://travelerdreams.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-europes-new-visa-program-for-american-travelers/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:34:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=27739 For US passport holders, it’s been a long-accepted fact that most of Europe does not require you to apply for a visa before you travel. This has made planning a vacation a lot easier for American travelers. With the European Union set to roll out the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) program, traveling […]

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For US passport holders, it’s been a long-accepted fact that most of Europe does not require you to apply for a visa before you travel. This has made planning a vacation a lot easier for American travelers. With the European Union set to roll out the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) program, traveling to some parts of Europe will require more planning on your part than before. Here’s what you need to know about the EU’s new visa waiver scheme so that your journey remains as smooth as possible.

Expected to roll out during the early stages of 2025, the ETIAS scheme applies to countries that fall into four categories. The first category is full members of the Schengen region, including the likes of Italy and Spain. There are then European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries such as Iceland which are not Schengen members. Future Schengen members such as Cyprus are also included, and finally, European microstates, which include the likes of Monaco and Andorra.

Although there may be many countries that fall under this new program, have no fear, as completing the requirements laid out by the ETIAS scheme is easier than you may think. Rather than being an actual visa, this is a simple waiver that entails a quick online application that you’ll need to fill out before you travel. What’s more, the application will be delivered to you via email, making it quick and easy to complete and submit. Ultimately, ETIAS is a simple travel procedure that helps European nations safeguard their security without hindering your travel plans as a US citizen.

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You May Soon have to Pay a Tourism Tax to Visit these Places https://travelerdreams.com/you-may-soon-have-to-pay-a-tourism-tax-to-visit-these-places/ Tue, 30 May 2023 12:07:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=23853 Almost every country requires their residents to pay tax, but there are some cities that impose a tax on their visitors too. Called a tourist tax, the additional fee is usually used to fund tourism campaigns and generate revenue for the country. There are already around 25 cities that have already implemented a tourist tax, […]

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Almost every country requires their residents to pay tax, but there are some cities that impose a tax on their visitors too. Called a tourist tax, the additional fee is usually used to fund tourism campaigns and generate revenue for the country. There are already around 25 cities that have already implemented a tourist tax, and these places might be joining them. 

Venice, Italy

Millions of people descend on the floating city each year to take advantage of its gondolas and canals. With the influx sometimes making it difficult for Venice’s own residents to enjoy their city, the local government has passed a law in favor of charging tourists a fee of between £3 and £10. The implementation has been postponed several times, but is expected to go into force this year.

Thailand

Before COVID, Thailand was 8th most visited country in the world. Tourism is returning to its pre-pandemic levels and officials are considering whether to introduce a charge of 300 baht (€8) for visitors. The will reportedly be used to take care of tourists, particularly medically.

Europe (the whole continent)

27 European countries form part of the Schengen Area, making travel between them seamless and not requiring visas. However, the European Union is now making it so that any tourists from outside the Schengen zone (looking at you, Americans, Aussies, and Brits) will have to fill out a €7 application to enter. 

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