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EuropeA quick reference for planning your trip: visas, weather, health, and the essentials.
For US passport holders
Schengen*: 90 days visa-free within 180 days for US, UK, Canada, Australia. ETIAS expected.
* Schengen Area: a group of 29 European countries that share one border-free travel zone. US passport holders can visit the whole area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, and that limit is shared across all Schengen countries (not counted separately per country).
Mediterranean: hot dry summers 86-95°F (30-35°C), mild wet winters. Islands cooled by breezes.
May–June and September–October; islands peak in July–August.
No special vaccines required. Keep routine vaccinations current.
Very safe. Pickpocketing in central Athens; take care on ferries in peak season.
Visa and entry notes here are written for US passport holders on typical short-stay tourism. Requirements vary by nationality, so if you hold a different passport your rules may differ. Guidance can change frequently. Always confirm current requirements with the official embassy, consulate, or a licensed travel-health provider before you travel.
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