American, Canadian and British citizens do not require a visa to visit Schengen countries (most European countries),
if the duration of their stay does not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. From 2024 you will require an ETIAS.
For American Citzens
You do not need a visa for short trips to EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein if the following conditions are of the following apply:
- you are staying for 90 days or less in a 180-day period
- you are visiting as a tourist or for certain other reasons
You can find out more at the US Department of State website https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/schengen.html
For British Citizens
You do not need a visa for short trips to EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein if the following conditions are of the following apply:
- you are staying for 90 days or less in a 180-day period
- you are visiting as a tourist or for certain other reasons
You can find out more at the UK government website at
www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein/how-long-stay-without-visa
The Schengen Borders Agreement permits citizens from certain countries, including Canada, United States and United Kingdom to travel freely to 26 European
countries within the Schengen area for up to three months for tourism or business.
You can find out more about the Schengen area at
home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/schengen-area_en
The European Union is introducing ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) in 2024. It will be compulsory for all
travellers who do not need a visa to travel to Europe.
ETIAS is an electronic system that allows Europe to keep track of visitors to the Schengen area, for those who do not need visa to enter area.
It is similar to Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which is for visitors to the USA.
ETIAS will cost €7.00 and will be valid for 3 years, or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner.
Below is a list of the ETIAS countries that you can visit through the visa waiver and ETIAS program, when it goes live. (At the time of writing)
| Austria | Andorra | Belgium |
| Bulgaria | Croatia | Cyprus |
| Czech Republic | Denmark | Estonia |
| Finland | France | Germany |
| Greece | Hungary | Italy |
| Iceland | Latvia | Liechtenstein |
| Lithuania | Luxembourg | Malta |
| Monaco | Netherlands | Norway |
| Romania | San Marino | Spain |
| Slovakia | Slovenia | Sweden |
| Switzerland | Poland | Portugal |
| Vatican City | | |
Below is a list of the visa exempt countries, including Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and the
United States. This is valid at the time of writing.
| Albania | Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina |
| Australia | Bahamas | Barbados |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Brazil | Brunei |
| Canada | Chile | Colombia |
| Costa Rica | Dominica | El Salvador |
| Georgia | Grenada | Guatemala |
| Honduras | Hong Kong | Israel |
| Japan | Kiribati | Macao |
| North Macedonia | Malaysia | Marshall Islands |
| Mauritius | Mexico | Micronesia |
| Moldova | Montenegro | New Zealand |
| Nicaragua | Palau | Panama |
| Paraguay | Peru | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Saint Lucia | Saint Vincent | Samoa |
| Serbia | Seychelles | Singapore |
| Solomon Islands | South Korea | Taiwan |
| Timor L'Este | Tonga | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Tuvalu | Ukraine | United Arab Emirates |
| United Kingdom | United States of America | Uruguay |
| Venezuela | | |
You can find out more about ETIAS at
home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/smart-borders/european-travel-information-authorisation-system_en