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Travel to Iceland with ETIAS
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Iceland is an island in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located approximately 800 kilometres southeast of Greenland and 970 kilometres west of Norway. The island has an area of 103,129 square kilometres and a coastline of 4,970 kilometres. The population is just over 360,000. The climate is oceanic. Even in summer, the average temperature is 13 degrees. However, winters are relatively cool due to the warm ocean currents. The thermometer rarely falls below 2 degrees Celsius.

 

A brief history of Iceland

From Chile to Schengen with ETIAS
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Chile, with its capital Santiago de Chile, is located in the southwest of the South American continent. The country has an area of 756,102 square kilometres and a population of 19.1 million. 

 A brief history of Chile

Entering Greece with ETIAS
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Greece is located in the south-east of Europe. The capital is Athens. Just over ten million people live in an area of just under 132,000 square kilometres. The country borders Albania, northern Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey. Summers in Greece are dry and hot, and winters are often wet with mild temperatures. Snowfall is possible even in the interior of the country. Major attractions include the Acropolis of Athens, Mount Olympus, the Vikos Gorge, the ruins of Delphi and the monasteries of Meteora.

Entering the Schengen Area from Brunei
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Brunei or officially Brunei Darussalam with the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The country has a population of 442,000 and covers an area of 5765 square kilometres. Brunei is located on the island of Borneo. The South China Sea forms a natural border in the north. The rest of the country is surrounded by Malaysia. The Limbang Valley separates Malaysia and Brunei. The country is divided into two parts. The eastern part, Temburong, is largely undeveloped and accessible via the Temburong Bridge.

Entering France with ETIAS
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France is a country in Western Europe with Paris as its capital. Around 67 million people live in an area of just over 600,000 square kilometres, making France the largest country in the Schengen area. Its natural borders are with the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It also shares borders with Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Andorra and Monaco. France is a beautiful country with many cultural treasures. Not to mention the French cuisine with wine, coq au vin and the famous baguettes.

Entering the Schengen area from Brazil with ETIAS
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Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world. About 215 million people live in an area of 8.5 million square kilometres. The capital is Brasilia. In addition to the Atlantic Ocean as its natural border, the country has ten other states that directly border Brazil. These are French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Aragon and Uruguay. Brazil has mountains, rainforests and savannahs. The Amazon and the Pantanal wetlands are particularly well known.

Visit Finland with ETIAS
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Finland is part of the Schengen area, and until now anyone wishing to visit the country has only needed a passport. This is set to change in 2024 when the Schengen authorities introduce the ETIAS. Based on the American model, this travel document will make staying in the Schengen area safer for residents and travellers. This article tells interested readers all they need to know about this visa.

Key facts about Finland in a nutshell

EU postpones ETIAS again
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Rumours have been circulating for several days that the European Union will postpone the introduction of ETIAS once again. These have now been officially confirmed.  Without issuing a press release, the website of the EU Commission for Migration and Home Affairs has changed the introduction date of ETIAS to 2024.

Entering the Schengen Area from Bosnia and Herzegovina
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The state of Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in south-eastern Europe. Bosnia, in the north, makes up about 80 per cent of the country's territory, while Herzegovina lies in the south. Until now, citizens of the country have only been able to enter the Schengen area with a passport. This will change in the future, as an ETIAS form will also be required.

 Bosnia and Herzegovina in a nutshell

Visit Estonia with ETIAS
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The Republic of Estonia has been part of the eurozone since 2011 and can be visited with an ETIAS visa. Those who were previously able to travel without a visa must now take a few minutes to increase their security in Europe.

 Estonia in a nutshell

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