In order to travel in Europe without a visa you must have a passport that has been issued in the EU. If you have an EU passport then you can travel with or without your spouse throughout the whole of Europe (except Russia) without a visa.
There is a lot of stress on the visa situation and has become increasingly important. It is advised that this should be thoroughly checked out before departure as some countries require that you have obtained a visa before arrival, whilst others will grant you one once you have arrived. Please be warned that some airlines will not allow you to board the plane without a pre-arranged visa. If this is the case, then to purchase the paperwork there and then can be extremely expensive, so it is advised that all of this is arranged before departure.
Most countries in the EU will allow you to travel without a visa for up to 90 days as long as you have a valid EU passport. Russia, on the other hand, requires that you have a prearranged travel itinerary and an invitation, which can be applied for before entering the country. Also, please be advised that visa restrictions do change regularly so it would be sensible to check with either your travel agent, visa authority of embassy before travelling. For more information on visa restrictions you can visit www.thetravellerslounge.co.uk .
The Citizens Advice Bureau is another excellent place where you can get good advice that will be pertinent to your individual circumstances. Make sure you allow plenty of time to plan your documentation before the departure date.
There is a lot of stress on the visa situation and has become increasingly important. It is advised that this should be thoroughly checked out before departure as some countries require that you have obtained a visa before arrival, whilst others will grant you one once you have arrived. Please be warned that some airlines will not allow you to board the plane without a pre-arranged visa. If this is the case, then to purchase the paperwork there and then can be extremely expensive, so it is advised that all of this is arranged before departure.
Most countries in the EU will allow you to travel without a visa for up to 90 days as long as you have a valid EU passport. Russia, on the other hand, requires that you have a prearranged travel itinerary and an invitation, which can be applied for before entering the country. Also, please be advised that visa restrictions do change regularly so it would be sensible to check with either your travel agent, visa authority of embassy before travelling. For more information on visa restrictions you can visit www.thetravellerslounge.co.uk .
The Citizens Advice Bureau is another excellent place where you can get good advice that will be pertinent to your individual circumstances. Make sure you allow plenty of time to plan your documentation before the departure date.
