Custom immigration

We don't want to see your vacation time spent at an airport in a foreign country resolving some travel documentation mishaps. So please, take a moment and review these customs and immigration related issues.

Requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to a European Country in the Schengen zone - Tourist or Business Travel

• U.S. Passport / valid at least 3 months beyond intended stay
• Tickets and documentation for return or onward travel
• No visa required for stay up to three months (a maximum of three months cumulative stay during any six months period in the combined Schengen States)
• Vaccination: None required

The 15 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.

Requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to a European Country not part of the Schengen treaty - Tourist or Business Travel

• U.S. Passport / valid at least 3 months beyond intended stay
• Tickets and documentation for return or onward travel
• No visa required for stay up to six months
• Vaccination: None required

Those seeking work or plan on studying in Europe should contact their nearest Embassy or Consule.

Requirements for non-immigrants traveling to the USA.

Tourist or Business Travel

• Passport plus valid visa / valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay
• Visa not required if traveling under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program and meeting the following conditions:
  • Effective October 26, 2004 holds a Machine Readable Passport (MRP)
  • Travels for pleasure or business purposes only
  • Is a non-immigrant
  • Stays up to 90 days or less
  • Holds a correctly completed and signed Form I-94W
  • Meets all conditions of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program
  • Holds onward/return ticket
• Vaccination: None required
• For further information please visit the US Customs Service