Are there any travel restrictions in the Schengen Area?
COVID-19 & EU Travel Restrictions Over a year since the European Commission recommended to the Member States to impose a ban on all arrivals from the EU, travel and tourism in the Schengen Area and the rest of the EU countries have been put at a halt.
How long does it take to re-enter the Schengen zone?
You must wait an additional 90 days before applying to re-enter the Schengen area.” Also, don’t confuse the Schengen zone with the European Union itself, or the E.U. Customs Union for that matter.
Why has the European Union shut down Schengen Area borders?
The European Union is set to shut down all Schengen Area Borders, as an extreme measure to prevent the Coronavirus from further spreading in the borderless area.
What happens if you overstay your visa in the Schengen zone?
As previously mentioned, the database records are shared by the Schengen countries so even if you get back to your home country without any fine or ban, you should know that your overstaying in the Schengen zone will cause you problems the next time you attempt to enter the Schengen Zone or apply for a new Schengen visa.
Do US residents need a Schengen visa to enter the EU?
On the other hand, US residents coming from countries that have not established a visa-free regime with the EU will have to apply for a Schengen visa in the US, in order to be able to enter any of these countries.
Are there any restrictions on travel from Europe to the US?
The European Union’s travel restrictions include an exception for passengers in transit. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are allowed to enter the United States from European Schengen countries. Travelers to Germany from a list of “international risk areas” must quarantine until they produce a negative COVID-19 test result.
What documents do I need to enter the Schengen zone?
When American travelers show up at the border to enter the Schengen Zone, they will be asked by the border guard to present the following documents: A US Passport. It must not be older than 10 years and it should be valid for at least three more months beyond their intended date of departure from the Schengen Area.