What is Schengen Area?

Schengen Area: The Schengen Area is a group of European countries that share one external border and allow travel between members without routine passport checks.

Which terms are related?

• ETIAS: ETIAS is the European Union's planned online travel authorization for visa-exempt visitors, including U.S. citizens, to 30 European countries.
• Visa: A visa is permission from a foreign government to enter its country for a stated purpose and length of stay.

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