Europe & US Travelers: Inside the EU’s 2025 Visa Requirements

Americans will need visas or visa waivers to enter the EU starting in 2025 due to new laws.

The visa requirement update has been delayed until 2025, providing more time for travelers to prepare.

The Schengen Zone allows free border crossing; however, some countries like Ireland and Cyprus are not part of it.

Americans must use the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) for visa waivers, costing $7.50.

Post-Brexit, UK travelers face customs lines in the EU, causing potential delays for American travelers with London stopovers.