Travel to Europe 2024
FAQs About How to Travel to Europe in 2024
Q: What is the main emergency telephone number in the European Union?
A: The emergency telephone number in the EU is: 112. This telephone number is available in all EU countries, free of charge.
Q: How many member states are there in the European Union in 2024?
A: There are 27 member states of the European Union in 2024.
Q: Which countries are members of the European Union in 2024?
A: List of European countries that are members of the European Union in 2024 in alphabetical order:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Note: The European Union also includes the following 9 regions that are geographically distant from Europe: The Azores, Madeira, The Canary Islands, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Reunion Island and Saint-Martin.
Q: What is Schengen area?
A: The Schengen area is a zone comprising 27 European countries that have abolished passport control at their mutual borders, allowing for the free and unrestricted movement of people within the area. This arrangement aims to create a unified space for travel and commerce, promoting economic and social integration among member countries. The Schengen Area is named after the Schengen Agreement, which was signed in the village of Schengen in Luxembourg in 1985.
Q: Which countries are in the Schengen area in 2024?
A: List of Schengen countries in 2024 in alphabetical order: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
Note: Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are members of the Schengen area but are not members of the European Union.
Note: Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus and Ireland are members of the European Union but are not members of the Schengen area.
Note: The Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands are also included in the Schengen area.
Note: To visit a Schengen European country you need a Schengen visa.
Q: What is a Schengen European visa?
A: Find more information about the Schengen visa on this pages:
Infographic – The Schengen visa: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/infographics/schengen-visa/
Schengen borders and visa: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/schengen-area_en
Q: Do I need a Schengen visa?
A: On the official page called “Who must apply for a Schengen visa” you will find a list of countries whose citizens must apply for a Schengen visa: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy/who-must-apply-schengen-visa_en
More information on the ETIAS page “Who should apply”: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/who-should-apply_en
Q: Where and how to apply for a Schengen visa?
A: Find official information on where and how to apply for a Schengen visa on this page: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy/where-and-how-apply-schengen-visa_en
Q: Are there new rules for visiting European countries?
A: Yes, the rules for visiting European countries have changed. From mid-2025, citizens of more than 60 visa-exempt countries will need a travel permit to visit most European countries. To make travel to Europe easier, the European Commission created the Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES). These systems will be operational from the second half of 2024.
Q: Where to find more official information about ETIAS and EES?
A: Find more information on the following pages:
For more information about ETIAS visit the page: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias_en
For more information about EES visit the page: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/smart-borders/entry-exit-system_en
For more information about the differences between ETIAS and the EES visit the page: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/key-differences-between-etias-and-ees-2023-06-06_en
Official ETIAS page: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Official EES page: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en
ETIAS FAQs page: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/faqs-etias_en
Q: What documents do I need to travel in Europe?
A: The documents required for travel in Europe for EU nationals and for non-EU nationals are listed on the following page: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/index_en.htm
Q: What documents are required for minors traveling in the EU?
A: Find information on the “Documents for minors traveling in the EU” page: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/travel-documents-minors/index_en.htm
Q: How to travel in Europe with pets?
A: Find information on the “Traveling with pets and other animals in the EU” page: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/animal-plant/index_en.htm
Q: How to travel in Europe by train?
A: Find more information on the Eurail Pass website: https://www.eurail.com
Q: Where to find more official information about travel to Europe?
A: Find more official travel information on the following pages:
Travelling in the EU – Information on travel documents, passenger rights, driving abroad, roaming charges, Package travel, timeshare, and rules on carrying animals, tobacco, and more: https://commission.europa.eu/live-work-travel-eu/travelling-eu_en
Travel page in the EU portal: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/index_en.htm
Profile pages of EU Member States on the EU Portal: https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/country-profiles_en
DiscoverEU travel guide on the European Youth Portal: https://youth.europa.eu/discovereu_en
Travelling page on the on the European Youth Portal: https://youth.europa.eu/go-abroad/travelling_en
Travel to Europe page on the EU portal: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/index_en
Q: What is the official website of the European Union?
A: The official website of the EU is: https://europa.eu
Q: What is the official travel website of Europe?
A: The official travel website of Europe is: https://visiteurope.com
This website is maintained by the European Travel Commission.
Q: What is the main European travel and tourism organization?
A: The main European travel and tourism organization is the European Travel Commission (ETC).
The European Travel Commission is an association of National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) that represents the interests of Europe as a tourist destination. It is a non-profit organization that collaborates with its member countries to promote and market Europe as a whole.
Official website of the European Travel Commission: https://etc-corporate.org
FAQs About Where to Travel in Europe
Q: What are the best places to visit in Europe?
A: Find information on the “Best Places to Visit in Europe” page: https://traveltoeurope.org/best-places-to-visit-in-europe/
Q: What are the best ski resorts in Europe?
A: Find information on the “Best Ski Resorts in Europe” page: https://traveltoeurope.org/best-ski-resorts-in-europe/
Q: What are the best beach resorts in Europe?
A: Find information on the “Best Beach Resorts in Europe” page: https://traveltoeurope.org/best-beach-resorts-in-europe/