Travelling in Europe

Travelling in Europe

Travelling in Europe is the European Union’s official website for people travelling in the 27 countries of the EU. Whether you are on holiday or on business, you will find practical advice and helpful tips on a wealth of subjects, from what documents you need, to getting healthcare and using your mobile phone.

There is so much for the traveller to discover and all this has been made much easier thanks to the European Union. You can cross many borders within the EU without being checked and the euro makes it easier to shop around for bargains. So take advantage of all that is on offer and explore.


Documents you will need

You can move freely in Europe. Find out here what you need to know about passports, identity cards and visas.

Money

The euro is used in 16 EU countries. Find out more about the euro, the exchange rates of other currencies, withdrawing money and carrying cash.

hopping

As an EU citizen you can do as much shopping as you want in all EU countries. Check the guide levels for tobacco and alcohol, VAT rates, rules on meat and dairy products and what the EU is doing to protect consumers.


Getting there

Whether travelling by road, air, rail or water this section provides practical information on driving licences, motor insurance, safety, speed limits, tolls, airpassenger rights and airport security and rail passenger rights.



Staying healthy

As an EU citizen you can get free or reduced-cost healthcare should you fall ill on your travels. Find out here how the European Health Insurance Card is making this simpler. Check out bathing water quality or ozone levels before you go and decide what suncreams to take.


Communicating

How do you say good morning to the locals in Lisbon? What are the international telephone prefixes? What will it cost to use a mobile phone abroad? Find the answers in this section.




Things to do

Whatever your interests, you will find plenty to do in Europe. This section offers some suggestions.


Choosing a time to travel

To help you plan your trip, compare the average temperatures across Europe, find out about time zones and daylight saving time and check on the main public holidays.



Pets

Travelling with a cat or dog is now much easier with the new EU pet passport. Check on the requirements here.


If things go wrong

112 is the emergency number to ring anywhere in Europe.
You will find other useful advice in this section if things sh