SCHENGEN Zone Visa CHANGES 2024!! Updates to ETIAS and Schengen Zone Explained
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- The Schengen zone and the new ETIAS visa have continued to be a topic of discussion as it is ever-changing. This video will explain exactly what to expect while planning a trip to Europe in 2024 and how to prepare for the new ETIAS visa all while staying within the Schengen zone rules. Don't miss this essential update on European travel! 🌍
In this video, we dive deep into the latest changes and updates for traveling to Europe in 2024. The European travel landscape is evolving, and staying informed is crucial to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.
🔹 *Schengen Changes:* Discover the recent developments within the Schengen Area and how they might impact your travel plans. We'll cover new regulations, visa requirements, and any changes in border controls you need to know about.
🔹 *ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System):* Get the lowdown on the ETIAS, a new travel authorization that will be mandatory for travelers from visa-exempt countries. Learn how to apply, what it covers, and how it affects your European adventure.
🔹 *Q&A Session:* Stick around as we answer our top-asked Schengen questions and address concerns about European travel in 2024. #EuropeanTravel #SchengenChanges #ETIAS #TravelTips #Europe2024 #VisaUpdates #TravelAuthorization
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So I don't have to fill out ETAIS if I come before Jan 1st? If so, is it good just to do it before anyway?
Are you guys hearing from any viewers about their comments not posting? I've tried twice with no luck (and no other means to reach you).
@BrianandCarrie UPDATE: Comment just posted successfully. The 4th time was the charm, apparently. It appears that even using the three-letter words for a common domain delimiter and extension will cause the comment to not be posted. Go figure.
It is not required at this point.
We have not heard anything but there are links and words that do get blocked. Thank you for continuing to try!! ❤
Thanks! Good information. We've been traveling in Europe for 5 weeks and every hotel or apartment host has needed to photograph our passports in order to send the information to the appropriate people. I'm sure the authorities know EXACTLY where we are, where we've been, and for how long! 🙃
Exactly!! Very valid point, we have our passport info taken at about 50 percent of our stays. They just know, it is best not to question it or push the boundaries ☺.
If you rent apartments ...no passport needed .. I do it all the time .
Sara, again?
actually no. this is usually just for the tourist tax if you are in a destination that collects tourist tax or for tax purposes of the hotel in general. this information is not accumulated and shared between countries, there is no file on you that lists where you are.
We really enjoyed your discussion of Schengen in this video. Tanya and I are currently planning our adventures for the next 12 months and they include visits to several Schengen zone countries. To make this all work we've included several non-Schengen zone countries so we don't run up against the 90 day in 180 day limit. So, we've included Romania, Serbia and North Macedonia in our plans as well as UK and Northern Ireland. We've also used a Schengen calculator app for several years that is incredibly helpful. (Although I understand Carrie, the app, works well for you two.) Thanks for the video.
Sounds like you have a wonderful plan in place! Having to be out of the Schengen zone, forced us to open our eyes to areas we may not have looked to travel for quite a long time. Brian does like the "Carrie app" as it seems to work without much effort 😂. The calculator is a mind saver, I love anything that does the calculations for me, especially when you are entering and exiting many times. Thanks so much for watching - Cheers 🍻
just curious....US citizen here. does a US cititizen have to return to US after the 180 days or just travel to non-schengen country for 90 days in order to return to schengen country for another 90 days? So for example - you (Jay and Tanya) ....are in Spain for 90 days, then you go to Romania for 2 weeks but you want to return to Spain for another 90 days....is 2 weeks in romania enough or do you have to stay away from schengen area for a full 90 days? Then, you want to travel around Europe for another 6 months. What do you have to do?
@@shannonpayne904 Schengen zone are now 30 countries, among these have Romania and Bulgaria been added.
Another tip is to always have the passport with you. It's the only valid ID you will have when you go abroad. In Schengen are there 2 IDs that work and that is passport and national ID if you are part of Schengen
We have Portuguese residency, and my wife was stopped and questioned leaving at Lisbon airport - The border official thought she overstayed??? She kept saying here's my Portuguese resident's card. He just didn't know any of the rules!!!
Thats crazy!! We haven't had any reason to have to explain ourselves yet but when we do, we will have any and all documentations!! Thank you for sharing!!
Numerous news sources and travel channels here at TH-cam are stating as fact that ETIAS has been delayed until May 2025. That will probably turn out to be correct but it is important to note that this is NOT official as of October 5, 2023, so people planning to travel should keep an eye on it just to be sure it actually happens.
Exactly! This is a moving active date, with zero guarentee. So be sure to keep tabs on it for any future travel as it's very unclear when they will decide to have it go live. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻
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I tried to apply and it says the waiver is not needed as of now and the dates I am traveling to France this April to June 24'
Great video, as always! I do plan to try using the bilat agreement someday for Poland. I heard that one is pretty successful for US passport holders. I have the agreement printed out already, BUT I was just approved for a one year visitor visa for France. Extremely fast and easy to get if that might interest you. So I will spend almost 90 days in Portugal then head to France. That visa does allow you to come and go as often as you want, but once outside of France you are subject to Schengen rules. The calculator will come in VERY handy!
This is something that we will look into when we decide to stop for a few months. We like the idea of staying in Portugal and from what we understand the process is easy there as well. Thank you for all your support, Stacy! ❤
I really hope our paths cross someday. Would be a blast to hang out for TWO-THISRTY 😁🍻@@BrianandCarrie
We love to meet people! Especially the ones that have been commenting like yourself! We are sure that one day it will happen!
Thanks for the informative video. Are you in Turkey now ? Where you’re buying SIM card for cell phone ? Please share your experience.
We have just arrived and will be having a video out soon on sim card, cash, and the rest of our travel day experience. Thank you for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
Is the Schgenhen process even necessary if I'm only visiting Europe for a two week vacation? Or is my US passport sufficient?
Your US passport is sufficient for now until the ETIAS starts.
Thanks, Brian and Carrie. We revisit your videos as plans change. Now we are thinking about returning to Europe and doing the Schengen hop: Romania and Montenegro, then Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and maybe Switzerland. We are undecided about which country we want to apply for a long-term visa. I wonder if our American passport is sufficient, or do we need a Schengen Visa? Dean & Cindy
You don't need a Schengen visa. Just show up and don't stay longer than 90 days. You can not extend your time in the Schengen zone. Also, don't forget that Romanis has joined the SZ so keep that in mind. The best part of full-time travel is being flexible on where you decide to go!! Safe travels!!
Cheers!!🍻
@@BrianandCarrie Thanks, Brian & Carrie! We arrived back in Portland on March 1st (after 6 months in Ukraine, Poland, and Estonia)...and we are already making plans to return to Europe (most likely warmer countries, like Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece). We know only a few people in Europe, yet the pull to return is stronger than the familiarity of CA/OR. Dean & Cindy
How WE know.
Well WE are european WE are smart thats how
If I have France schengen visa,, will I be able to enter Poland as the first country without entry France first?
Yes, you won't have any problems.
Whats Schengen stand for?
The agreement to travel without borders was signed in Schengen Lux and that's why it's called Schengen.
Can you please help me apply please
No, sorry. But you can find all the info you need online 😊
Goodday just wanted to ask
I have trc card from croatia that expired march 22
and did go here in barcelona feb. 26 and did wait for new work permit release this may can i travel borders from barcelona to croatia again?
With expired croatian trc(march 22expired) and new work permit(effective may 20-dec. Seasonal job)
for croatia also.
Great question. Unfortunately, we aren't familiar on the work permits and regulations. Best in luck in your research. Cheers!!
Hi, am I to understand that the US passport get some maximum of 90 days irrelevant if you exit the country for a week let’s say to Turkey or to Dubai? I’d like to know that if I enter Italy and stay for a month and then exit for a week to the UK or to Dubai Turkey, etc., do I get a reboot and get a new 90 days?
No, you do not get a reboot. It is 90 days out of a 180 so you will have 60 days left.
If you spend a year in Albania, how long do you have to be out of the country before you can go back?
We think it's only 1 day, but we would check their website and make sure.
can you stay in Spain for 80 days and then go to Portugal and get your 90 day extension from Portugal?
You can get an extension from Portugal, but you can't move throw-out the Schengen zone, you must remain in Portugal.
Cheers!!🍻
Hi Guys, Very good video you explained Schengen rules perfectly. Taking a cruise ship repositioning from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean is also a good idea and will be a video that does well. At the moment, I am in Bologna, and it's overwhelmed with tourists. I thought October would be quite but am obviously wrong. I am shocked at the prices it is nearly double what I pay in Spain. Having said that, I do not live in a city popular with tourists. I am looking forward to this week's
Florence video.
We agree - the pricing in Italy was quite high, moreso than many places we've been. But, we truly enjoyed our time there and are so happy we had the opportunity to really explore the country from one end to the other. Enjoy and safe travels. Cheers 🍻
brian I have over stayed my welcome and she kicked my ass out old school college guy UC Davis good luck on the travels 😅🤣
When a Schengen clock runs out, are you blocked from flying through Schgengen courtry? Exampe: I'm in Tirana with tickets to USA Tiranan -> Frankfurth -> Chicage. No time is left on my Schengen allowance. Can I make the trip?
If no, that got to be a killer for skirting the rules and getting caught. No travel through a Schengen country for the diration of your penalty time - ouch!
If you land in a Schengen country, even to change planes you will need time left on your 90 days. We always make sure to allow 2 days, just in case.
Straight from the ETIAS FAQ: remain in the international transit area. However, you must have a valid travel authorisation if you leave this area and enter the territory of any of the European countries requiring ETIAS.
Just be aware that you don't book a ticket where you have to self transfer because the airline will likely reject you, or you might be unable to check-in your luggage on transfer.
That said, this exception does not apply for most other authorisation systems such as ESTA and ETA. I don't know why, it doesnt make any sense as you're not really entering the country.
Great video thank you so much. You are both very knowledgeable. Indulge me in running this scenario past you… I am an Australian who will be travelling to Germany in June. I intend to stay in Germany for up to 180 days while I study German language. The German Consulate website for Australia says Australians can remain in Germany for 90 days but must then exit Schengen… and can then reenter Germany on the same day for a further 90 days. So my question is this - should I book my return flight within 180 days of my arriving flight? Or do you think Frankfurt airport immigration won’t be too concerned when I arrive? Thanks so much
I don't think I would concern myself with a flight as we've never been asked for a return ticket when entering the Schengen. As far as extension, I would just be sure you get stamped and handle this at the 90 day point so you are sure they have your extension documented.
@@BrianandCarrie I think you eluded to that in your video. Or said as much. (I must have gone to some country when I was young where showing proof of exit was mandatory). Cool - thanks for that!
The borders inside the Schengen Zone still exist so "there's no border crossing" isn't correct. Border controls are spot checks and often happen not at the actual border but at the first toll booths (very often on the Spanish-French border, which we cross frequently) 🇨🇵🇪🇺.
Correct Andrew. We have also been stopped crossing from Austria into Germany. So yes, there are borders. Thank you for clarifying and for watching our channel!
Cheers!
Great info, Thanks guys. Please explain new Schengen medical insurance requirement?,. what about long term Schengen area medical coverage in case of long term resident visa in a Schengen country? Any age limitations? I am a 79 year old nomad.
We're sorry but we have never had to investigate this. We have global health insurance that covers us wherever we go. Unfortunately, we can't help. 😞
When your boat first enters the Schengen zone, get yourself treated as official “ships crew”. You have to live in the boat but you can go ashore for the day. Not limit on days in zone. Treated the same way as commercial ships’ crews.
Not sure how this would work on a cruise ship 😊.
Yes, it's true! When I went to Miami almost 4 years ago I had to ask for a visa for the United States, it's called ESTA and I paid 14 dollars and Is valido for two years but this was because Italy, the country where I came from, was in the Visa Waiver program so there was a need for 'Esta , otherwise if I came from Romania there was a need for a real one since it was much more difficult to obtain and also cost much more (160 dollars)! By the way, I'm Romanian but I've been living in Italy for almost 24 years and I have dual citizenship (Romanian and Italian) so I used my Italian passport to apply for the ESTA!
That's very interesting, thank you so much for sharing! $160 is a very hefty price tag - making the 7 euro seems so minor. We loved Romania as well as Italy, two great countries to have citizenship in. Thank you so much for watching!
Overstays "low # of days" can be issued 72 Hr Transit Visa and valid in only that country ....each country will issue the 72 Hr Transit Visa until one final exit of the Zone ......
Great tip - thank you so much for sharing! Cheers 🍻
Thank you all for the informative video! We are now considering extending our stay in Europe by going to a non-Schengen country, like Romania, after our month-long stay in Krakow (again). Thank you. Dean
Nice video. I have a French Sanghen visa I went to France for a week and then I returned back to USA. Now can I travel with the same French sanghen visa to Spain Madrid for one week. The visa will be valid for one more week after I will return from the trip
Hi! Good question. If you have a US passport, you don't need to apply for a specific visa so you'd be fine too go to any other country in the Schengen. But, if you have a different passport and only applied for a visa for France, you'd need to verify what your requirements too enter Spain.
Brilliant video on the range of issues. We did a lot of research a few years ago including bilateral agreements for us in Australia potentially spending an extended period in Europe. It is technically possible to use the standard 90 days PLUS bilateral agreements to stay for a year but the bilateral rules are different for each country and not all countries have them for Australia. But - in summary - your video is 100% accurate and helpful / practical. My only “gripe” is the 90 day Schengen rules started when there were only about 6 countries involved and now, with 27 countries, it is a bit short. 180 days in 360 would be better but wishful thinking I guess.
A 10 out of 10 video.
It would be nice to add time to the 90 days. Maybe an extended visa for all of the Schengen countries?
In Venice, beginning in October(now) you now have to pay a daily fee, in advance for a daily visit. The cost is between $3-10 per day depending upon how far in advance that you booked this. An overnight guest is exempt from the fee. If you are checked and don't have the QR code, it can be a $300 fine.
Barcelona made the decision to no longer be a "Mass Tourist City" and will implement big monetary fees
@@tc2425 I don't blame them, I wish we could do that here.
Oh goodness, that is expensive and sure does add up! We had to pay visitor tax nightly throughout Italy, but not an additional fee on top of this. Thank you so much for sharing so those visiting the are check into this. Cheers!!
If you want to travel, follow the rules,prevent the unnecessary hassles.
This is a boot licker
Hi Guys, Your channel is super helpful so thank you for all your hard work. Question...We plan on Spending about 87 days in Spain and then spending another 3 mths in Montenegro....then back to Spain for 3 mths. I'm a little confused about how to make the Schengen rule work with the 90 day rule with Montenegro. If we spend 87 days in Spain, how do we spend more than 90 days in Montenegro so we don't re-enter the Schengen zone within the 180 day period? Does that make sense?
Hi! The Schengen can get confusing, that is for sure. How long you can spend in Montenegro will depend on your passport and what is allowed by that country. Really, the best way to do the calculations and know exactly when you can re-enter Schengen is using one of the online calculators, they help take the guesswork out of it. Cheers!!
I have been so curious about those repositioning cruises. Would love a video on this. I worry I would get bored but they can be great value.
We are so excited to give this cruise a try! We hope this is a style of video our viewers would like to see as we feel it could be so useful. Cheers!!
Elias has been delayed until 2025 according to their website due to the Olympics?
ETIAS
Apparently the ETIAS system is dependent on the EES (entry/exit system) being up and running. However, the development of the EES has been impacted due to "resources" reportedly needed elsewhere (presumably for systems required for the Paris Olympics next summer). Search online for "ETIAS Implementation Likely Delayed " to find the article.
It's a ever changing date - so best to just keep a watch on it for any upcoming travels. Cheers 🍻
We’re on a repositioning cruise now, heading back from 4 months in Europe. The 90/180 rule seems like a long time - until we do these long trips. We spent 2 of those months in the UK, so that saved us from hitting the limits.
It sure can go by fast while you're there. Plus having to save time for while on the cruise, really cuts into the 90 days. We are really looking forward to our cruise coming up soon, hoping it will be our new way of crossing back and forth from the states. Cheers and safe travels!!
I checked your Safety Wing insurance. It only covers individuals up to age 69 at a reduced benefit.
I am 79, do you know of an insurance company that will cover travelers my age for long term residence in Europe? I am planning a one year stay in Spain in Spring 2024. FYI for short term travel up to 90 days my Chase Sapphire Reserve CC covers all possible reasons and it is included in the CC annual fee ! Great videos and very relevant info even for seasoned travelers.
You may want to try Cigna Globel. Thats what I (Brian) have been using. Your rates may be higher at 79 but I have been happy with the cost at my age. Thank you for the CC tip!
Cheers!!🍻
Do you know if there’s a 90 day visa extension rule in Spain (to allow me to stay only in Spain) like there is in Portugal?
It is difficult to get an extension for Schengen but getting one for a specific country is very doable.
At the moment several countries have started to control their border due to uncontrolled mass migration to Europe from Africa and Middle East to stop people smugglers.
Currently that i.a. Austria, Poland, Czech Republic and Germany.
If you wonder if thats an overreach you need to know that just only in 2023 over 160.000 illegal immigrants have moved into the EU so far
Just yesterday I read an article on exactly what you are talking about. The world is changing every day!! Thank you for the comments and for adding to the channel.
Cheers!!🍻
Hello, my main concern is how to budget all the transaction & stays for the different places… Planes, trains, automobiles & hotels, Airbnb, room rentals… will add up. Any tips?
They do all add up, that is for sure. We typically set out Airbnb budget first, and after that is arranged we then know what remainder we have to deal with for the rest of the month. We then can adjust our daytrips, eating out, etc. to fit accordingly. We also have a separate yearly budget for flights as well. It's not a quick, hey let's travel there desicion. There is so much time that goes into the planning process prior to making a desicion to travel to a new location. Hope that helps.
What about serbia and montenegro and bosnia and Herzegovina, how are these countries, do they ask for visa for us citizens, once i arrive to these countries as us citizen is sebia or bosnia will ask me where i work, how much is my income and my bank acount statement or just my us passport. Is it safe in serbia, and bosnia or is dangerous for us citizens
We didn't have any problems in any of those countries. All we needed being a US citizen was our passports and we felt completely safe at all times.
@@BrianandCarrie once I arrive to serbia and montenegro, and bosnia and Herzegovina I just show my us passport and airplane ticket and the hotel I a staying and they will let me in without any problems
We just showed our passport without any problems.
@@BrianandCarrie ok thank you I am thinking going there either 2025 or 2026 and I hope when I go to bosnia I could be safe as a US citizen
This is NOT a visa actually, it is a simple online entry requirement form for 7 euros, for visa exempt nationals such as US citizens. It takes just a few minutes and you get almost instant answers. MOST people especially US citizens should not worry about it when it takes place and they're saying now it will be 2025. They have been doing this to go to Mexico for years, but you typically fill out the form on the airplane and your hotel charges you the "tax". SO MANY posts and videos are confusing especially older people wanting to travel to the EU. The Schengen visa exemption for 90/180 days remains the same for US nationals.
Hey guys, you are correct, we covered all this in the video. It's really just a formality for most. Thank you for the comment.
Cheers!!🍻
Thank you Brian and Carrie. I am set with these rules for more hassle free European travel for next year. Easy peasy! Looking forward to more Italy videos and Turkey, ❤
So happy you found it helpful for your upcoming travel. We are excited for our Italy series that starts tomorrow ☺ - and can't wait to start sharing Turkey (hint hint, it's amazing!) Cheers 🍻
I plan to make some TH-cam content in Europe next year and doing a day trip or a month in North Africa and back after 90 days does not sound like a bad idea. But 7 euros is not bad at all. Thank you for this video
Thank you for watching and safe travels!!
Excellent Video!
I'm reaching out to you after reading your post "8 Consequences for Overstaying," seeking clarification regarding my travel situation to Europe and the potential legal implications.
I was in Europe for the first time on July 19, 2023, traveling to Germany and Portugal, and returned to Brazil on December 15, 2023, staying as a tourist for more than 90 days (5 months). Both entry and exit records were made in Madrid, Spain, during layovers in my itinerary, without any issues.
I have a trip planned to Italy with my brother on July 24, 2024, to recognize my Italian citizenship through an advisor. However, I am uncertain about my situation and concerned about being denied entry, despite having all the necessary documents.
Considering that I will have spent 180 days in Brazil since my last stay in Europe, will I face any problems entering Italy? If so, what measures should I take to ensure entry? Is there anything I can do to regularize my situation?
Thanks in advance!
Good question. Unfortunately, we wouldn't know either if there would be issues. I would imagine not as you left already, but one never knows. Hope it all goes well for you 😊
Nice video. I remember that entering/leaving the US, some agents didn't know about the procedure when you had a VISA in the US. So, sometimes I had the entry card still when leaving and got into trouble when coming back again and other times it was OK. Most important, ALWAYS BE NICE TO THE BORDER AGENT IN ANY COUNTRY. They have your "life" in their hand at that time, and if you piss them off, they send you back. AND NEVER OVERSTAY OR PLAY WITH THE TIME ALLOWED IN ANY COUNTRY. Always remember, you are a guest their and if they don't like you, you are gone.
Great tip - the border agent does have so much control, so always be kind and answer any questions. 100% agree - just play within the rules, 90 days is a long time and there are so many other wonderful places to visit. Cheers 🍻
The reaction to the $51 entrance fee to Turkey...best part of my day.. My reaction would have been exactly the same lol
Great video! Great tips. Question. After the 90 days when you leave the Schengen area to reset (like travel to Romania), how long would you have to stay in Romania to be able to return to the Schengen area for another 90 days? And can you then repeat this again for the remaining six months of that year?
Romania is now a part of the Schengen so someplace like Bosnia or Montenegro would be a good option. If you are in the Schengen zone for 90 days, you must leave for 90 days before returning for another 90 days.
According to an email from Euro Direct, Oct 2nd '23, the role out of ETIAS has been delayed, indefinitely. It will not go into affect in Jan. '24.
Correct, we addressed that in the video. We also attached the official ETIAS official website below so that you can stay up-to-date.
Is it not a new rule that a marriage certificate is only valid now with a QR code? Our's is so old that it was written with type writer, when QR codes had not even been invented. My wife's visa application got refused this past week just because of that. While last year there was no problem. Besides, we planned to visit Morocco once she would have arrived, and I do not understand why you say that it is not possible, since all you need is a double or multiple entry visa.
We have never heard of marriage license being invalid without a QR code. Not sure why it would matter to get into a country?
I'm an American and have lived on and off in Austria for the last 15 years. I cannot agree more with you guys: don't push your luck with Schengen visa rules. At some point you'll get caught. Also, if you're an American and traveling around the Schengen zone, ALWAYS have your passport with you if you plan to be near or will be crossing a border - even for a day trip hop across the border. It's your only valid travel / identification document, and it is within the authorities' right to ask you to present it.
I’ve heard/read that copies like photocopies of a passport is good to have as well. Would those be good or apply to what you’re saying is always have it available?
@@NewCastleIndiana oh, yes, those are always good to have. You can also have all those copies of important documents saved digitally on a shared folder in the cloud that you and your family member have access to. That works really well.
Yes, great points! Always best to just comply and be sure to have your passport with you when near possible border crossings. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻
Copies are great for a backup for sure. But in the event of being stopped at a crossing, they also may want the ability to see the pages showing entry and exit stamps. Cheers!!
I really appreciate you taking the time out to do this informative video! While the Schengen platform was created to make travel easier for EU nationals, it sure sounds like it can be a hassle for foreigners. Good thing you brought your passports along for that bus excursion! On a humorous side note: I am used to seeing Carrie on my left ( on the laptop screen ) and Brian on my right. In this video, you two switched. 😃Thanks for another awesome video!
We decided to switch it up!! 😆 We wish the 90-day rule could be extended but as long as you use the calculator you should be ok. Thank you for watching our channel, we really appreciate the support!
Cheers!!🍻
US citizens have 1 year without a visa in Albania.
How cool is that! Thanks for the update!@@BrianandCarrie
Are they more strict with undesirables than let's say Americans?
Or let's say less strict with Americans who might over stay
No, if you overstay the rules apply.
if you thinks $51 is too much think about united states how much visa they charge on turkish citizen plus countless paperwork to submit, and refused that vis as well? so be greatful turkish charging $51
Lucky for us Turkey no longer has visa requirements for US citizens!
Hey guys , how long do you have to stay out ofSchengen before you can go back being. a US citizen.
If you stay for 90 days, you need to leave for 90 days. We explain everything in the video. 😁
There won't be any border agents involved in normal cases. ETIAS is dependent on the precursor EES (Entry /Exit System) that will come into effect about 6 months ahead of it (end 20224 probably).
There won't be any passport stamps anymore either. The whole thing will be automated and involve on first visit the collection of fingerprints / biometric data.
No agents for the most part, no stamps, just automated gates and electronic systems.
Thanks for sharing! It will be very interesting to see it all roll out (when it eventually does) and how it changes things. Thanks so much for watching - Cheers 🍻
I've been traveling all throughout Europe for over a year within less than 2 years time. What I found to be very strange is that border control in Denmark, when returning to the US and entering back in through Copenhagen, does not scan your passport! So I've run into some very flustered agents looking through the stamps in my passport not knowing how to interpret my Schengen stay! They would have to enter all of my stamp dates themselves to figure out if I overstayed! Of course they don't take the lengthy time to do this. And, of course I'm *always* very careful to not overstay.
All this is to say that apparently rules are being implemented for Schengen countries to agree to scan all passports and share a common database. This would alleviate the burden on passport agents to figure things out themselves. And maybe they will be able to say, "oh, I see you only have 4 more days that you could have stayed here! Good for you!" 😊
We had a confused agent in Germany. She called over someone to look it over before allowing us to go. It really just depends on how close they want to look. We were well within our 90 days so knew that we didn't have a problem.
Hi. Great video and information. I do have dual citizenship Czech and American so when I travel to Europe I do not have to think about that.
Same, as dual U.S. / Italian citizen, no longer an issue for me 😊
I believe you guys use the larger away carryon luggage correct? Have you been able to carry it on all the time? I see a lot of airlines have a 7kg or 10kg limit. Or do most not weigh it? Thanks for the info. Trying to decide to go with a smaller backpack or a hard side carryon. The hard side just seems like it would be a lot easier especially in the airport.
Yes, we use the larger carry-on by Away. We have only been weighed one time in SE Asia and did have to check them We typically check in online so never go to the counter. Which obviously prevents them from weighing your bag before security. They can check at the gate but never do. The bags also fit in the overhead bin with plenty of room, even on all the budget airlines we use. Thank you for watching and safe travels!!
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albania bosnia montenegro serbia macedonia moldova will be countries where non europeans can travel without visa
Yes, and at an affordable price. Thank you for watching our channel!
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is this only for Europe or the united states?
The Schengen is only for certain European countries.
I’m doing the same as y’all. I’m doing a 25 day transatlantic cruise, leaving May 5th from Fort Lauderdale as my transportation to get to Southern Europe. Then doing slow travel in Southern Europe and the UK.
We are excited to try this transatlantic cruise and see if it is something that we will continue to do moving forward. We can't imagine that we will not want to. We will see!! Thank you for watching and safe travels!
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Hope you do that repositioning cruise video. Thanks!
Wow, thank you so very much!! We truly appreciate your support ♥
Great video, lots of information. I have a Marj App for travel, similar to a Carrie App. LOL Dan & Marj ,Calgary AB.😃
Those are the best Apps to have!! 😆
The agent next to me in Frankfurt last week was interrogating a lady who seemed to have gone beyond the 90 days. They definitely check.
Yes, best to comply! You just never know when you are going to get that agent that digs a bit deeper. Thanks for watching - Cheers 🍻
I don’t think this even crossed my mind much in July. We went to Germany and rented a car and drove through other countries. I’m not sure if that’s even a concern.
Would only be a concern if you overstay your 90 days. Hope you had a wonderful trip, that sounds like a great way to see the countryside. Cheers 🍻
€7 will be the initial fee. Once introduced it will go up. Like with anything else. Money is the name of the game. Great video guys!
Probably true! 🙄
hopefully. to enter the US I have to pay about 20 dollars for a 2 year visa. it is so unfair that people from the US can enter the EU for free. 7 euros for 3 years is ridiculously low, you should pay the same as we do.
Romania and one other joined Schengen in March I read and I think Cyprus joins in July. I’m currently in Cyprus and it looks like I can stay for 3 months visa free that doesn’t count towards Schengen
I've used the 'Carrie app' many times myself! She was very handy at finding places and things to do on our old girls trip! Haha! 🤣🤣😘
Haha - sounds like i should look at marketing the "Carrie app" - could make a little extra spending money! ♥ ♥
What do you have to do to reset your 180 days?
Leave for 90.
When you are on the cruise ship can you please do videos on DIY excursions. Brian and David just did one on their channel for Rome. Great idea and very informative.
That's a great idea!! We are excited to start planning the different ports and what we want to see. Cheers 🍻
Gibraltar is a good refuge if needed
Ahhhh, that’s smart 🤔👍🏾
Etias is Not a Visa ITS a Visa waver.
Correct...
Try Gibraltar next time when you need to exit and avoid overstaying... a hard border with Spain 🤣
Just make sure that you use a Schengen calculator!
and then what? be stuck in Gibraltar
@@bruceketcheson4877probably take a ferry ⛴️ over to Morocco 🇲🇦
Thank you Brian and Carrie. I do get a little confused with the 90/180 rule but will definitely look into it more once my wife and I get closer to starting permanently traveling.
It can be confusing, especially if you are entering and exiting more often. The calculator is so great for this as it takes so much of the thought proces out of it and does the calculations for you. Thanks so much for watching - Cheers 🍻
You mentioned that they stamp your passport when your transder fligth in Rome for example. But I think in your origin or destination was within within Schengen. You have to go through border control whenever you enter or leave Schengen. It would mean that you've entered or exited the Schengen area in Rome and not in the airport of origin or destination. If you stay within the international side of the airport, you should be ok. Airports in Schengen countries are usually set up with an international airside and a Schengen airside with a border control in between.
I’ve had internationals living with me in the US. I told them to always carry their passport with them…in the states. Always carry your paperwork.
Great video as always. ETIAS is primarily going to be used to reduce over stayers, and with the electronic gates there will be no more sneaking in and out. It is listed that current penalties are a 1 year ban, followed by a multiyear ban and assorted fines. Those with all these old tricks will be sorry very soon. Often, such as covid, MANY countries manned the borders and stopped many for document checks. It is random and does happen, good luck.
ETIAS is not needed if you have a Schengen Visa in your passport. The ETIAS is for people from countries who don't need the Schengen Visa
Great that Croatia has been added. Thanks for all of the updates. That's a place on the list that I haven't been able to get to, but friends and neighbors have been going for many years and love it. My neighbors were there in 2022 and also a couple months ago. Hopefully, I'll eventually get there.
As for the cost of a visa to get into Turkey, it was also expensive when I went there in the late 1990s. I flew there from Paris, stayed in Istanbul for around 4 days, and then flew back to Paris. It was a great four days though. Have fun!
I agree with not taking the risk of hopping back and forth across borders, into Morocco for example, and then returning back into the Schengen Zone to try to restart one's time.
When I was spending summers in Europe, I would include the time when I was in either Tunisia or Morocco within however many days I could stay in Europe. I didn't use going to Tunisia or Morocco as a border hopping situation to restart time. I made sure that I was on a plane headed home before my legal time had run out.
As for border hopping and returning back into a country, it's been common in Southeast Asia for decades. But, a bit over a decade ago, I think it was, Thailand got strict and a lot of people were stranded in border-hopping countries. It was a mess to say the least. Friends and I were keeping up with that news daily. Plus, here at home, I used to read the Bangkok Post. I also had Thai contacts in Bangkok sending me news. There were folks stuck in both Cambodia and Penang as some would fly to Penang to get their passport stamped and then go back to Thailand to re-enter. And a lot of people had been living in Thailand for many months and years, but on tourist-type visas.
As for trying to overstay one's time in any country or region of the world, not a good idea. Trying to beat the system, could get you ending up in jail and/or deported.
In Jan 2020, while back in Bangkok, I was on my way to the airport to fly onto Penang as I do at the end of three weeks in Bangkok. As the car that I was in was reaching the airport and traffic was slowing, I noticed a truck to the right of me with an open-air cage-like contraption on the back of it. Looking cramped up inside of the cage-like structure, was a blonde-haired man and woman who looked like they were in their 40s. The truck had two men driving them to the airport. I immediately thought that it was a deportation situation. I had never seen anything like that before in two decades of going to Thailand.
Greetings from Los Angeles
100% agree - it's just better to play within the rules. The otherside of it and what could happen, just isn't worth it. As always, thank you so much for watching and your comments. Cheers 🍻
Yep. Stick to the rules. I don't understand folks who play with the rules and in a foreign country situation as things can turn real ugly with foreign police. I've seen all kinds of stuff play out over the decades of travel.
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Don't forget Albania , Americans can be here for a year and zero worries (no Schengen nonsense ).. Best deal ever . Beautiful country and cheap . Tirana , Sarande , Vlore ...etc...
Very true!! We did a few videos from Tirana and Saranda last year. Very affordable beautiful country. Thank you for adding this to the channel!!
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Sara, why the name calling? Wildbill sounds educated to me. Americans have 1 year in Albania without a visa. Please, if you would like to comment be mature and respectful.
@@BrianandCarrie I'm trying to persuade my wife to visit Albania having seen your other video +1.
Albania is my first stop when I can retire. I want to hike in the north.
Thank you. Great video.
Turkey is probably my favorite country that I've been to so far. I was there for 90 days last year and could have easily stayed for 90 more. It's got something for everyone from fun beach towns to ancient historical sites and great museums. I hope you guys have a great time.
We can 100% see why - we are loving it way more than we anticipated! Thanks so much for watching - Cheers!!
Turkey is the only place I've ever been where I could not find even one single thing that I did not like.
On my first time there I said this has got to be a different planet.
@@BrianandCarrieSince you are in Turkey, I hope you go to Dalyan. Walk through town and for every person you talk to that is not super friendly and genuinely helpful , I will send you
$100.00. Yeah-it's that great!!
Looking forward to your visa video if you decide to do one. I’ve gotten a lot of conflicting information about how schengen works if you have a long term retirement/digital nomad visas in france/spain/estonia/etc. Although, even if these long term visas allowed me to travel schengen free, not sure I would as I think my global income would be taxed at europe’s high rates, not sure…
When the time comes, we will do a video about our experience and how it works. We are not sure about what is allowed and what the limitations are. But from what we understand, if you get an extension in a Schengen country you can't leave that country. Getting a work visa may be different. We will obviously know more when the time comes. Thank you for watching!
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We do know that. This video is about the Schengen and how it works. This is the 3rd comment you've now made on this video and I'm really not sure why it's so upsetting to you. Every comment, positive or negative, does help move our channel in a positive direction, so thank you for watching and commenting. Hopefully you can find peace and joy someday soon.
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@@BrianandCarrie ?Third comment? I think you have me mixed up with someone else or its a youtube glitch??
We generally leave negative comments up. Very seldom will we delete or remove a viewer from the channel. The person I was responding to had commented on your post and several others. He was removed which automatically removes all their comments. So, my comment appeared to be addressing you, which it wasn't. Sorry about the confusion. 😁
How about this. Im been working on a ship. I have a multiple entry schenhen visa valid for 3 years. I enter amsterdam and embark on my ship.. ive been going to different countries outside schengen zone. How would i compute the number of stays for that matter
If you have a different kind of entry visa allowing beyond 90 days in 180 then that's a good question. You could Google to see if there is a similar Schengen calculator to use for your situation. Cheers!!
Some ppl are always looking to circumvent the process. Follow the rules! Good stuff.
Agreed! Thank you for watching!!
UPDATE: Romania and Bulgaria are going to partially enter the Schengen starting in March 2024. Passport-free border crossings by air and sea. Land crossing will still have passport control.
That's good to know!! Thank you for adding this to the channel!!
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another non-EU place in Europe you might want to check out: Georgia. [some say it's Asia because it borders Turkey but, it's culturally Europe]
That is another great option and we've heard from many they really enjoyed it. Cheers!!
Thank you for your prompt reply. I found other companies: Genki (German) and Mapfre (Swiss) that offer long term insurance (over 12 months) for Digital Nomads (in addition to my Chase Saphire Reserve CC that cover me for periords of 90 days. Keep on traveling Cheers
Thats great!! Thank you for the update! We should look into this and see if it will work for us.
You guys are informative (and funny).
Happy Trails… 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you so much 😊
I think this is f9r people who are traveling for long periods. People that are only say in Germany for 2 or 3 weeks, this wouldn't apply. I may he wrong, I'm not a travel expert.
You are correct!! This would only apply to those who are long-term travelers. The ETIAS will apply to everyone when they decide to implement it in, most likely, 2025. Thank you for watching and commenting!
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You guys are the best in giving information because you are so friendly and casual and relaxed in delivering the information. It’s like talking to our friends. Thank you for what you do.
Thank you so much!! ❤️
What about health insurance abroad?
Do you keep your health insurance in the USA & continue to pay for it while you’re away?
We use Cigna Global health insurance. We have monthly cost of living videos covering all of our travel costs in each location and we include our health insurance costs in those videos.
Hello...love your videos. Planning to retire next June and hoping to non stop travel at the beginning. Can you please share how you track your expenses....spreadsheet....app....etc. seems tedious to track every dime soo if you have tips I'd appreciate. Maybe it's an episode? Thanks
Thank you ♥. That is a great question! It can be tedious at time, but we have a pretty good system in place now. We will have a Q & A video coming soon that this will be one question we answer as it is asked quite often. Cheers!!
are you doing the carnival cruise from Rome to Fla at the end of Oct?
Nope, we leave later in the year ☺️
Where do you find and book your stays? Are they hotels, short term rentals (Airbnb), or regular resident rentals for a short time… how do you keep it budget friendly?
We mainly use Airbnb and stay in each place for a month to get the discount. We have videos on how we choose the best Airbnb.
Very helpful!!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!!
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What source or apps do you recommend to plan site seeing & to find the popular/picturesque points for each location?
We just use Google. Trip Advisory will come up first and you will also find peoples blogs that are a great resource as well.
You’re going to Turkey! 😊 Cant wait for your videos!
Already planning a repositioning cruise In November of 2024.
We are really excited to see what we think of it! I hope we love it and can add it to our travels going forward. Cheers!!
How much an how can I get this visa
It is free to most anyone. You don't apply for an actual visa. You arrive and stay your 90 days.