What do you need to do before planning your trip to Europe?…

What do you need to do before planning your trip to Europe?

It is recommended that you read the information in various European Union websites before you decide to jump in a plane to any European Union country. Read all the information that is provided and plan ahead.

Which documents are needed to travel and which ones are not valid for identification?

When traveling from a Schengen EU state to another, you can only prove your identity by your passport or ID. Documents like driving license, post, bank or tax cards are not valid.

Which country in Europe is the most visited by international visitors and how many of them visit yearly?

On the top lists of most visited countries in the world, of course, is France. Statistics show that France attracts more than 80 million tourists every year and this number is still growing.

Do you always have to apply for a Visa as a non-EU citizen wanting to travel to Europe?

There are a few countries that do not require a visa to visit the EU for three months or less than three months. Check with the embassy to make sure that your country is or is not on that list.

How much money can you take with you when you travel to EU and can you pack alcohol and tobacco?

European Union countries allow the transportation of alcohol, tobacco and cash at a certain amount. You can pack these only if they are for your own use. You can only travel with less than 10,000 Euros in cash; otherwise you will have to declare it to the authorities.

Besides international visitors who else visits Europe?

People who live in the EU took more than a billion trips in past years, and mostly these trips were inside Europe. Additionally, half of the world’s tourism is generated from Europe overall.

Why is Europe such a great place to visit?

One of the things EU countries are known for is the open borders that exist between states. These allow you to move freely inside Europe and experience all the different cultures and nightlife while at the same time being very cheap.

Are festivals an important part of European culture?

Sometimes Europe, specifically countries like Germany, Spain turns to a wonderland of colors, music and even fighting thanks to the different festivals that are held throughout the year in Europe.