Are your plans only to visit one country of the Schengen zone? If so, you…

Are your plans only to visit one country of the Schengen zone?

If so, you have to apply at the application center for that specific country. You cannot choose the application center you will apply to, because that depends on some factors.

What is the amount of cash that’s allowed for you to have in the luggage when traveling the EU?

European Union countries allow the transportation of cash at a certain amount. When it comes to money you can only travel with less than 10,000 Euros in cash; otherwise you will have to declare it to the authorities.

Who else visits Europe besides internationals?

People who live in the EU took more than 1 billion trips, and mostly these trips were inside Europe. Additionally, half of the world’s tourism is generated from Europe overall.  

Is traveling across the Schengen zone a good experience?

People come here constantly to visit the amazing architecture and be part of the culture. ETIAS will the easiest form of documentation to do this with. Unfortunately you will have to wait until 2021/2022 because this type of Visa isn’t out yet.

What is some information for the AIESEC members and the AIESEC program participants?

You are looking for intercultural exchange and want to develop yourself personally with AIESEC? During a stay abroad as AIESEC member or AIESEC program participant you can contribute with social commitment and professional knowledge. This benefits not only you, but also the company in the host country. To be able to embark on this adventure without any worries, reliable insurance cover is particularly important. After all, you can also get sick abroad and there are many other risks, that you should protect yourself against. A few practical examples:

• After an accident, you will need a lengthy dental treatment.
• You are seriously ill and a member of your family would like to come.
• You stumble and spill your coffee on the host family’s carpet.
• On a day trip, your baggage is stolen on the bus.

We therefore recommend that you take out complete cover, including health insurance, personal liability insurance, accident insurance and assistance insurance. All these insurances are included in a PROTRIP-WORLD insurance package. If you are under 29 years of age, you can even get PROTRIP-WORLD at a special rate.

Which countries is the Schengen Visa not valid in and can you travel there nonetheless?

Microstates such as Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City don’t identify as part of the Schengen Area and the relationships with it are not clear. However, these states have open borders with Schengen neighboring countries.

Is traveling Europe because of the food a good reason?

Everyone loves food and Europe has a huge variety of different food for you to taste. It is the birthplace of many various meals like pizza, French cheese, Belgian beer, German bratwurst.

Do you want as an international student to attend a summer program in Europe?

If you want to finish a summer course in some of the most well-known universities in Europe and you’re a non-EU citizen, you have to get an Schengen Visa, which is very easy to obtain. With this visa you can visit the Schengen states and meet new people in any summer course you would like to attend.