The Principality of Monaco is a popular vacation destination. Travelers who are allowed to enter the Schengen area without a visa have hardly thought about this in the past. This is likely to change from the end of 2022. Although Monaco is not part of the Schengen area, a Schengen visa is still necessary. The following article is about what travelers will have to consider in the future.
Entering Monaco with ETIAS
Monaco borders France to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the east. A direct journey to Monaco is not possible. If you arrive by plane, book a flight to Nice first. From there he continues his journey to Monaco. Thus the further procedure is clear. When filling out the application, the racer enters France as his first destination. There are no border controls between France and Monaco. So the traveler can cross the border without any problems and enjoy his vacation in Monaco.
Monaco is not the only state within Europe to have a special status. Whoever wants to go to Andorra, San Marino or Vatican City has the same problem. For these states within Europe the solution described above also applies.
Fill in the ETIAS application carefully
When filling in the ETIAS application form, the customer must have his identity card ready. The data must be transferred carefully. For the first country of entry, he indicates France.
An Internet connection and a digital terminal are required to complete the application. Since most people have the devices anyway, this is not an obstacle. If one or the other traveler does not have such devices, the application can also be filled out by an acquaintance or friend.
It is important to note that the application is not a guarantee of entry. In the end, it is always the border official who decides. If he or she feels that the traveler is a danger, he or she will refuse to cross the border.
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The Principality of Monaco is a popular vacation destination. Travelers who are allowed to enter the Schengen area without a visa have hardly thought about this in the past. This is likely to change from the end of 2022. Although Monaco is not part of the Schengen area, a Schengen visa is still necessary. The following article is about what travelers will have to consider in the future.
Entering Monaco with ETIAS
Monaco borders France to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the east. A direct journey to Monaco is not possible. If you arrive by plane, book a flight to Nice first. From there he continues his journey to Monaco. Thus the further procedure is clear. When filling out the application, the racer enters France as his first destination. There are no border controls between France and Monaco. So the traveler can cross the border without any problems and enjoy his vacation in Monaco.
Monaco is not the only state within Europe to have a special status. Whoever wants to go to Andorra, San Marino or Vatican City has the same problem. For these states within Europe the solution described above also applies.
Fill in the ETIAS application carefully
When filling in the ETIAS application form, the customer must have his identity card ready. The data must be transferred carefully. For the first country of entry, he indicates France.
An Internet connection and a digital terminal are required to complete the application. Since most people have the devices anyway, this is not an obstacle. If one or the other traveler does not have such devices, the application can also be filled out by an acquaintance or friend.
It is important to note that the application is not a guarantee of entry. In the end, it is always the border official who decides. If he or she feels that the traveler is a danger, he or she will refuse to cross the border.