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ETIAS is required for entry by land, air and sea to 30 European countries, including the 29 member states of the Schengen Area, as well as Cyprus. Ireland, which is part of the Common Travel Area, is the only member state of the European Union that continues to have its own visa policy and does not plan to join the Schengen Area or to require ETIAS.
23 February – 2025 German federal election will be held. 8 March–17 March – 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. [6] 18 May – 2025 Polish presidential election will be held. 1 July – Bulgaria is expected to adopt the euro and become the 21st member state of the eurozone. [7] October – Next Czech parliamentary election ...
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a planned system of the European Union for the automatic electronic monitoring and recording of border crossings of third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens) at all border crossings of the Schengen Area. The system will be operated by eu-LISA. [1] The most recently announced start date is "in 2025."
The two eastern European nations made a breakthrough in their bid to join the Area in late 2023
Bulgaria and Romania complete the process of joining the Schengen Area, lifting land border controls. [1] Liechtenstein becomes the 39th country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. [2] Ukraine halts the transportation of Russian gas supplies through the country, following the expiration of a five-year transit deal. [3]
As of 2025, the Schengen Area consists of 29 countries, including four which are not members of the European Union (EU). Two of the non-EU members – Iceland and Norway – are part of the Nordic Passport Union and are officially classified as states associated with the Schengen activities of the EU. [16]
This bicycling-obsessed nation ranked sixth in Gallup’s 2024 World Happiness Report, which assesses various indicators across life satisfaction and social and economic well-being.It also topped ...
EU/Schengen country Non-EU/Schengen country Notes Austria [102] Argentina Australia Canada Chile Hong Kong Israel Japan New Zealand South Korea Taiwan United States of America; Up to 12 months; 150 Euro fee for Visa D - WHP. Health, accident and travel insurance. Proof of departure prior to arrival. Valid passport. Belgium [103] Australia