Are sports an important part of European culture? Europeans are fanatics of sports; football in…

Are sports an important part of European culture?

Europeans are fanatics of sports; football in particular is the most important sport that represents the continent. Even if you are not a fan of sports, the feelings you get in European stadiums are indescribable.

Do you need an ETIAS travel authorization?

All visitors to the Schengen States who previously didn’t need any visa, will be demanded to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization which permits them to move freely in these states around the year 2021.

What is some important information on visas?

EU nationals do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany. All other foreign guests require a visa for stays in Germany, the other EU countries as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. A visa is not required for visits of up to 90 days in a 180 day period for nationals of those countries for which the European Community has abolished the visa requirement. The table of countries whose citizens require/do not require visas to enter Germany shows an overview of the regulations by the federal foreign office. If you or your visitor require a visa for entering Germany or the other Schengen states, a number of formalities need to be considered.

Why is the number of visitors so high all the time in Europe?

No matter which EU state you choose to visit, history will be around you. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Piza Tower of Italy, Berlin wall in Germany are just some of the greatest tourism destinations you can see in Europe.  

What is the easiest way of getting a visa to travel around Europe?

The answer is yes, efficiency is one of the traits the world strives towards. The world is full of formalities and the modern world is full of it. Starting from next year, get ready to travel to any Schengen country with only one document that will make everything easier: The ETIAS Visa.

When will the ETIAS visa start to be used?

The ETIAS is expected to go into service very soon. Although, the website send ongoing notifications for the changes happening. More states are expected to apply ETIAS into their traveling procedures.

What should you do in case you aren’t able to travel to Europe?

Due to the pandemic all countries have closed their borders and only a few flights are allowed for emergency cases. If you want to travel around Europe whether you live in Europe or not, then there are a few things you can do before it is allowed to do so. Because you can’t travel now you can use this free time to fully prepare your next trip in detalil, you can save up Money, read more about the country you want to visit, maybe even take a virtual tour around the places you want to visit such as museums or parks and cook a traditional food from the country of your choice. This is a great way to learn more about culture while having fun and being productive. We will keep you updated on the news about border control so for now stay at home and be safe.

Will a stay in your home country be covered?

You want to interrupt your stay abroad for a few days in order to spend some time at home? No problem. If you interrupt your stay abroad and spend time at home, you will have insurance cover for 6 weeks. You can also travel home several times as long as the overall duration does not exceed 6 weeks. There will be insurance cover for costs resulting from an accident or from an acute and newly acquired illness. If you travel to your home country at the end of the insurance period, this is not considered to be an interruption of your stay abroad. In this case, insurance coverage ends as soon as you arrive in your home country.