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What documents do I need to enter Europe?
Travel documents within Europe You will need an ID card or passport if you are travelling within the European Union. And not just when you cross a border (for example, via an airport). You must also be able to show an ID card or passport if you are staying in a European country. Some countries also require a visa.
What are the required documents for traveling abroad?
Passport.
Do I need a visa to travel to Europe?
If you’re travelling to Europe to visit, study or work you may need to apply for a visa or permit first. The Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows visitors to stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
Can I travel to another EU country with my family?
Under EU rules, you have the right to travel together with your core family members (non-EU spouse, children, dependent parents or dependent grandparents) to an EU country other than the one you are a national of. If you have moved to another EU country, they can also join you there.
Do you need a criminal record check to travel to Europe?
Although the policy can differ between individual countries, in general, criminal conviction checks are not carried out at European borders for foreign travelers coming for short stays for tourism purposes. Citizens coming from visa-free countries for a holiday in Europe will normally not be asked about a criminal record.
What documents do I need to bring a family member to Europe?
a document proving family ties with the EU citizen (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate etc.) and dependency (if required) proof that the EU citizen is already living in the host country (if they are joining them) a declaration that the couple will travel together (if the family member will be accompanying the EU citizen)