In connection with ETIAS, there is a lot of talk about the Schengen area. Superficial readers might confuse the Schengen area with the European Union or the monetary union. In large parts, the areas do overlap, but there are differences. These become apparent when a tourist with an ETIAS permit.
The European Union and the Schengen area
The Schengen area must not be equated with the European Union. Although the national territory is largely congruent, there are EU states that do not belong to the Schengen area. Currently (as of August 2020) Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Cyprus are not part of the Schengen area. Entry is therefore not possible with an ETIAs application. However, the list of countries may still be delayed until the start of ETIAS.
The small states of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City are also not part of the Schengen area. However, these are so closely linked to the surrounding states that no border controls are carried out. So anyone entering Italy with an ETIAS visa can visit San Marion or Vatican City without any problems.
Ireland and the United Kingdom are not part of the Schengen area.
Some states (France, Netherlands, Spain) have territories that are not on European soil. These are also not part of the Schengen area and cannot be entered with an ETIAS visa.
The European Monetary Union and the Schengen area
Tourists entering the Czech Republic with an ETIAS permit currently have to get used to another currency. The Czech Crown is still the currency of the country. However, many shops accept the euro. However, customers must expect to receive their change in crowns.
The European Monetary Union includes all 27 current EU member states. Of these, 19 have introduced the euro on 1 January 2002. Of the remaining eight states, six do not yet meet the criteria for the euro.
What do the borders mean for ETIAS?
In principle, the ETIAS entry visa is only valid for the states in the Schengen area. If the state is not one of them, the tourist must first find out whether a visa is necessary or the passport is sufficient.
If the state is part of the Schengen area but has not introduced the Euro, the traveller may have problems paying cash. To be on the safe side, every traveller should exchange a few euros at the border for the local currency. Otherwise, payment by card is preferable, as tourists usually do not know the money and fraud with the change can occur more often.
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In connection with ETIAS, there is a lot of talk about the Schengen area. Superficial readers might confuse the Schengen area with the European Union or the monetary union. In large parts, the areas do overlap, but there are differences. These become apparent when a tourist with an ETIAS permit.
The European Union and the Schengen area
The Schengen area must not be equated with the European Union. Although the national territory is largely congruent, there are EU states that do not belong to the Schengen area. Currently (as of August 2020) Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Cyprus are not part of the Schengen area. Entry is therefore not possible with an ETIAs application. However, the list of countries may still be delayed until the start of ETIAS.
The small states of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City are also not part of the Schengen area. However, these are so closely linked to the surrounding states that no border controls are carried out. So anyone entering Italy with an ETIAS visa can visit San Marion or Vatican City without any problems.
Ireland and the United Kingdom are not part of the Schengen area.
Some states (France, Netherlands, Spain) have territories that are not on European soil. These are also not part of the Schengen area and cannot be entered with an ETIAS visa.
The European Monetary Union and the Schengen area
Tourists entering the Czech Republic with an ETIAS permit currently have to get used to another currency. The Czech Crown is still the currency of the country. However, many shops accept the euro. However, customers must expect to receive their change in crowns.
The European Monetary Union includes all 27 current EU member states. Of these, 19 have introduced the euro on 1 January 2002. Of the remaining eight states, six do not yet meet the criteria for the euro.
What do the borders mean for ETIAS?
In principle, the ETIAS entry visa is only valid for the states in the Schengen area. If the state is not one of them, the tourist must first find out whether a visa is necessary or the passport is sufficient.
If the state is part of the Schengen area but has not introduced the Euro, the traveller may have problems paying cash. To be on the safe side, every traveller should exchange a few euros at the border for the local currency. Otherwise, payment by card is preferable, as tourists usually do not know the money and fraud with the change can occur more often.